Chapter IV

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

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

a tapering point

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

in the past

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

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

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

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

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

dearly loved

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

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From this reading Father Bertrand was a power in Vayenne.

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From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

make calm or still

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

the dignity or rank or position of a duke

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

divisible by two

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

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From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

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

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

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

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

as might be expected

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

not any; not one

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

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From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

by chance

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Father Bertrand was a power in Vayenne.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

associated with the priesthood or priests

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

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

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

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

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

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

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

hard to endure

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

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From this reading Father Bertrand was a power in Vayenne.

precisely as stated

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO PASSEY That intricate calculations occupied Father Bertrand's mind as he slowly paced his room from end to end was apparent in his face.

during the time that

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

which person or people

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not greatly beloved, perhaps--he was too stern and unbending for that--his priestly office, nevertheless, appealed strongly to a people naturally superstitious, while his learning and political acumen made him forceful with those who ruled.

an established custom

From this reading Ascetic in appearance, wont to present a calm exterior under the most trying circumstances, the fact of his restlessness proved that he had reached some crisis, that some part of his scheme was on the point of settlement.

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

From this reading He held no office; but even the late Duke, strong as he was, had sometimes been guided by his opinion, and Count Felix recognized long ago, that, in his claim to the Dukedom, the support of Father Bertrand would be of very real value.