Chapter XI

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

From this reading A FATAL LOVE.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

take into custody

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

the framework of a bed

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Art had represented all these scenes with due dramatic fervour.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Art had represented all these scenes with due dramatic fervour.

plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

bringing death

From this reading A FATAL LOVE.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading Art had represented all these scenes with due dramatic fervour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

plural of “forgery” — a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

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

From this reading Art had represented all these scenes with due dramatic fervour.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

located inward

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

plural of “lithograph” — a print produced by lithography

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A FATAL LOVE.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

clean or organized

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

someone who kills his or her parent

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Art had represented all these scenes with due dramatic fervour.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

cut with a saw

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Art had represented all these scenes with due dramatic fervour.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading Art had represented all these scenes with due dramatic fervour.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading "The Murder in the Rue de la Paix," "Germinie Latouche stabbed in the kitchen of the Red Cross Restaurant by her lover, Gilles Perdie;" "The Arrest of Victor Larennes for the great forgeries on the Bank of France;" "The Escape of Jean Bizat, the parricide."

someone who visits

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

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

From this reading The _salon_ was decorated with the same style of art, diversified by engravings from newspapers, all representing notorious crimes.

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

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Monsieur Drubarde and his visitor descended the ladder, and entered the police-officer's apartment, which consisted of two small rooms, the outer an office and _salon_ combined, the inner a bedchamber, which Mr. Heathcote saw through the open door: a neat little bachelor's nest, with a velvet-curtained bedstead, and walls lined with portraits of every kind--engravings, lithographs, photographs.