Chapter XXVI

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From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

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

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

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

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

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

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

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

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

the formal act of approving

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

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From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

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

From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

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

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

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

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

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

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

one or the other of two

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

in a feverish manner

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

with resolute determination

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

destroyed or killed

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

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

From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

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

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

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

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

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

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

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

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

the act of retaining something

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

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

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

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

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

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From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

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From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

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

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

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 For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

properly deserved

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

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

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

not any; not one

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

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

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

a child's room for a baby

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

on one occasion

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

above and across; more than

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

extremely joyful

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

an article deposited as security

From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

by chance

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

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From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

not in physical motion

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

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

From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.

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

From this reading THE PAWN RETURNS TO THE BOARD (1) Roland had come.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

-ing form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

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

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

which person or people

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

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

From this reading “But why,” he was now demanding feverishly, “why cannot I see M. le Marquis at once, and get it over?”

the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He stood in the ‘nursery’ with an overjoyed friend holding him firmly by either arm.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Part indeed of that penance, and perhaps the worst part, he had already been undergoing at Kerlidec—the ashamed realisation of the damage his own wilfulness had caused to his hero’s reputation, in the eyes, too, of one who was always so inexplicably hostile to M. de Kersaint.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading For if his sincere penitence had caused his grandfather to dismiss him in the end with a sort of blessing—a remark that he was, if crazy and disobedient, at least no milksop—the youth knew that there was a still more merited penance to be gone through before he could expect a blessing _here_.