Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

later than; following

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

(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 The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

in addition

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

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

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

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

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

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

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

the state of being certain

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

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

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

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

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

depressingly dark

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

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

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

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

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

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

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

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

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

and nothing more

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

of an obscure nature

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

above and across; more than

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

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From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

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

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

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

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

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

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

a particular situation

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

unusual or striking

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

not in physical motion

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

believed likely

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

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

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

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

From this reading But this murder seemed to have moved the entire country in a singular fashion.

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

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

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

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

a just detectable amount

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

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

From this reading The search for the perpetrator of the crime lasted all the summer, but he was not discovered.

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

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

which person or people

From this reading Those who were suspected and those who were arrested easily proved their innocence, and the authorities were compelled to abandon the attempt to capture the criminal.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The certainty that the murderer had assisted at the investigation, that he was still living in the village without doubt, left a gloomy impression on people's minds, and appeared to brood over the neighborhood like an incessant menace.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading There redisquietude, a vague fear, a sensation of mysterious terror, springing not merely from the impossibility of discovering any trace of the assassin, but also and above all from that strange finding of the wooden shoes in front of La Roque's door on the day after the crime.