Chapter XXXIV

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From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

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

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The municipal officer who had accompanied the prisoners from Paris had an inspiration.

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From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

(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 They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

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

From this reading The municipal officer who had accompanied the prisoners from Paris had an inspiration.

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

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

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

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

deadly or sinister

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

become of; happen to

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

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From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

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

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

the act of departing

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

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From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

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

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

the organ of sight

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

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

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

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From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

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

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

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

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

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

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

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

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading The municipal officer who had accompanied the prisoners from Paris had an inspiration.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

engage in

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

plural of “massacre” — the savage and excessive killing of many people

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

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

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading The municipal officer who had accompanied the prisoners from Paris had an inspiration.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

not any; not one

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The municipal officer who had accompanied the prisoners from Paris had an inspiration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The municipal officer who had accompanied the prisoners from Paris had an inspiration.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

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

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

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

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

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

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

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

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

a group of soldiers

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

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

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

(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 They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

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

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

at the time that

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

which person or people

From this reading They were all the more convinced when the adjutant-general, who was in command of their troop under Dutertre--one Colin, well known in the country as the author of the massacres of the 2d of September--and one of his companions, named Guillet, who had no better reputation, entered the prison one morning about six o'clock.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?

in the company of; together with

From this reading They seemed much excited, grumbled as though to egg themselves on, and looked at the exiles with a baleful eye.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE EMBARKATION The preparations for departure from Blois consumed such a length of time that the prisoners feared that they were to make a stay there, and that during that stay some harm would befall them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He went straight up to them, and looking them in the eye, said: "Why do you delay the start?