Chapter XIV

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

Having no one else present.

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

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

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

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

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

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From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

next to; at the side of

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

the first light of day

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

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

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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From this reading At dawn he was at the castle to learn what was to happen to Gaspard Lemasle.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

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

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

come to pass

From this reading At dawn he was at the castle to learn what was to happen to Gaspard Lemasle.

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

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

English lyric poet (1591-1674)

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading At dawn he was at the castle to learn what was to happen to Gaspard Lemasle.

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

From this reading At dawn he was at the castle to learn what was to happen to Gaspard Lemasle.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

go across or through

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

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

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

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

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

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

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

for a short time

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

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

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

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

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

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

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The dwarf had hurried through the dark and deserted streets from the Place Beauvoisin to the Rue St. Romain, and had watched Herrick closely as he gave him the message, the promise of obedience and trust.

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

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At dawn he was at the castle to learn what was to happen to Gaspard Lemasle.

at the time that

From this reading THE DUKE'S FOOL The towers and spires of the city were silhouetted against the early grey of the dawn when Jean stood knocking at the postern beside the great gates of the castle.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

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

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.

which person or people

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading First with Herrick alone, and then with Father Bertrand, who joined them, Jean sat through the night discussing revolution and the fighting spirit that was in the people of Vayenne.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading By neither look nor word did Herrick betray whether the promise were more or less than he had hoped for; he seemed entirely absorbed in the events which must shortly come to pass.