Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

(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 Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

in an ardent manner

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

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

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

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

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

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From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

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

From this reading THE BOULEVART DE LUXEMBOURG.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

plural of “cabinet” — a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

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

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

baby bed with high sides made of slats

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

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

From this reading THE BOULEVART DE LUXEMBOURG.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

at any time

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

for a limitless time

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

set up or found

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

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

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

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

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

engage or hire for work

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

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

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

the capital and largest city of Luxembourg

From this reading THE BOULEVART DE LUXEMBOURG.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

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

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

a particular point in time

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

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

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

not any; not one

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

according to the clock

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

on one occasion

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

a human being

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

let for money

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

in a respectful manner

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

explained or answered

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

make square

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

not in physical motion

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

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

From this reading THE BOULEVART DE LUXEMBOURG.

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

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

propel through the air

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

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From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

at the time that

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

in or at the place that

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

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

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading No condemned man ever wished more ardently for the moment when, by the halter or the glaive, the grand secret should be revealed to him, than did my friend for that in which he should know the best or the worst for him.

but in spite of that

From this reading Impatient as I was for the hour to arrive, in which all my doubts might be forever solved, yet Beverly was still more so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Into the square, paved court of this house we entered, and before the least inquiry was made, the _concierge_ came out of his crib, saluted us respectfully, and said: “You are two of the gentlemen expected here to-day by the occupant of the second floor.

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

From this reading Three o’clock found us within a stone’s throw of the house designated as the rendezvous, and the three or four little shingles in front of it with “Appartements à louer,” “Chambres garni,” and “Cabinets meubles,” told at once that it was one of those middle-class establishments where a person might hire rooms and live undisturbed for a whole lifetime, provided the rent was duly paid.