Chapter XIV

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

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

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

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

from appearances alone

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

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From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

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

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

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From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

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

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

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

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “A curious thing took place while giving my orders to the driver.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

every person

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

apart from; not including

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

set up or found

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

the act of giving

From this reading “A curious thing took place while giving my orders to the driver.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

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

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

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

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

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

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

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

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

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

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

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

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “A curious thing took place while giving my orders to the driver.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

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

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

come into possession of

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading “A curious thing took place while giving my orders to the driver.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

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

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

by chance

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

an amount of time

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

return to an original state

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

try to get or reach

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

move hurridly

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

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

From this reading NOW COMES THE MYSTERY--A MAN GOES IN A CAB IN SEARCH OF HIS OWN GHOST.

from that circumstance or source

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

a special situation

From this reading “A curious thing took place while giving my orders to the driver.

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

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

up to a particular time

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

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

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

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

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Perhaps three minutes elapsed before a full recovery took place, and, at the end of that period, I had come to the conclusion not to be baulked in quite such a cavalier style, but to seek and obtain one more interview, come what might therefrom.

in or at the place that

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

during the time that

From this reading “A curious thing took place while giving my orders to the driver.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With this intention, I dashed along the hill-side, and at full speed through the principal thoroughfare of Belleville, till I reached the barrière leading into the Rue Faubourg du Temple, where, calling a cabriolet, I ordered the driver to land me in the Rue Michel le Compte--where, a few hours previously, I had dined with Ravalette--in the shortest possible space of time.

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

From this reading It was this: Everybody knows that, at any of the barrières leading from Paris, a large crowd of blouses, men and of office, women and children of the lower orders, may, in fair or foul weather, always be found--loiterers, having nothing to do, apparently, except to lounge about, to see and be seen.