Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

a city in northeastern New Jersey

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

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From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

agreeably diverting

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

bringing death

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

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

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

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

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

the head of a state government

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

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

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

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

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

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

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

defying expression

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

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

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

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

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

place in proper rank

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

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

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

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

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

a brief written record

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

a promise

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

go across or through

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

a port city in southwestern Croatia on the Adriatic; a popular tourist center

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

try to get or reach

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

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

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

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From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

up to a particular time

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

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

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

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From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

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

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

during the time that

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

which person or people

From this reading "Well, so we contrived it; entered Bayonne at nightfall, presented ourselves at the Citadel, and were, to our inexpressible joy, received by the Deputy-Governor, who heard the Lieutenant's report and endorsed the false paper of parole which Marmont had given me, and which, in fact, had now expired.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fatal letter Lieutenant Gerard kept in his pocket, while demanding an interview with the Governor himself.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading This (he was told) could not be granted until the morning--'the Governor was entertaining that night'--and with a well-feigned reluctance he saluted and withdrew.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Outside the Deputy's door we parted without a word, and at the Citadel gate, having shown my pass, which left me free to seek lodgings in the city, I halted, and, under the sentry's nose, dropped a note into the Governor's letter-box.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I had written it at Hendaye, and addressed it to the Duke of Ragusa; and it ran-- "MONSIEUR LE MARECHAL,--I send this under cover of the Governor from the city of Bayonne, out of which I hope to escape to-night, having come so far in obedience to my word, which appears to be more sacred than that of a Marshal of France.