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Chapter XXXIV
THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD. The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition. He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness. His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop. At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
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From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
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From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
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From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
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From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
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From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
not any; not one
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
