Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

in addition

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

true confidential information

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

one or the other of two

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

make certain of

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

opinion or judgment

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

kept in good condition

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

on one occasion

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

express in words

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

that is looked for

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

possessing sweep

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The attitude maintained by the accused seemed to justify the theory of the prosecution.

the act of testing something

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The hitherto useless efforts of the prosecution were now made public, also the precautions taken by the criminal to ensure the success of his crime.

at the time that

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Monsieur Graslin was one of the jury; so that either through her husband or through Monsieur de Grandville, the public prosecutor, Veronique knew all the details of the criminal trial which, for a fortnight, kept the department, and we may say all France, in a state of excitement.

which person or people

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Each time that the man’s glance, clear, but impenetrable, swept along those elegant ranks, a movement was perceptible, a sort of shock, as though each woman feared she might appear his accomplice under the inquisitorial eyes of judge and prosecutor.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading More than once when the court opened, his eyes turned upon the brilliant assemblage of women who came to find emotions in a real drama, as though he sought for some one.