Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading That Hugo did so, was clear from the start of amazement, and the sudden paleness of his sun-browned face.

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

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

the two together, not just one

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

put or send forth

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

rid of obstructions

From this reading That Hugo did so, was clear from the start of amazement, and the sudden paleness of his sun-browned face.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

any strong feeling

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

an opposing military force

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading That Hugo did so, was clear from the start of amazement, and the sudden paleness of his sun-browned face.

bringing death

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That Hugo did so, was clear from the start of amazement, and the sudden paleness of his sun-browned face.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

a lack of caution in practical affairs

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

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

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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 Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

having or showing no mercy

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

bearing in mind; attentive to

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

a particular point in time

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

on one occasion

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

and nothing more

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading That Hugo did so, was clear from the start of amazement, and the sudden paleness of his sun-browned face.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

make visible

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

except for; apart from

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That Hugo did so, was clear from the start of amazement, and the sudden paleness of his sun-browned face.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading That Hugo did so, was clear from the start of amazement, and the sudden paleness of his sun-browned face.

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From this reading That Hugo did so, was clear from the start of amazement, and the sudden paleness of his sun-browned face.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

something that is a source of danger

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

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From this reading But, mindful of the peril of betraying any emotion before these keen and suspicious watchers, he controlled himself with a mighty effort, and, retorting Alured’s stern look, said with equally well-assumed defiance— “Thank God, my brother, that I see you once more!”

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From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

belonging to which person

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But how was he to reveal himself to his brother, without risking an outburst of emotion that would betray them both?

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

From this reading Treachery Only for a moment did this weakness master the cool and resolute Englishman, whose self-command was instantly restored by the recollection that the least imprudence on his part, before these watchful and merciless foes, would be fatal both to himself and to him whom he came to save.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A moment’s thought told him what to do; and with a well-feigned start of surprise, he cast a fierce look at Hugo, and, lifting his clenched hand, cried in English, in the tone of one hurling a threat at an enemy— “Hugo de Claremont, do you know your brother Alured?”