1863
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From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
1874
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From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
78
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From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
in addition
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
next to; at the side of
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
Beuve
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From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
confined by bonds
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
Constitutionnel
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From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
couplingnounUS /ˈkʌplɪŋ/
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
dividesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪdz/
plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
Edmond
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From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
Faguet
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From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
in a free manner
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
Lundis
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From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
the force of workers available
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
by chance
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
a human being
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
To recall to mind.
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
Sainte
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From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
Scherer
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From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
Scherer's
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From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
Scherers
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From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
TempsnounUS /temps/
plural of “temp” — a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
except if; if not
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My husband asked a man beside us, bound also, it seemed, for the Assembly, who they were.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The road from the station to the palace was deep in snow, and we walked up behind two men in ardent conversation, one of them gesticulating freely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We went out to call upon the Scherers at Versailles, coupling with it, if I remember right, a visit to the French National Assembly then sitting in the Chateau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
which person or people
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading LONDON FRIENDS It was in 1874, as I have already mentioned, that on an introduction from Matthew Arnold we first made friends with M. Edmond Scherer, the French writer and Senator, who more than any other person--unless, perhaps, one divides the claim between him and M. Faguet--stepped into the critical chair of Sainte Beuve, after that great man's death.
a late time of life
From this reading For M. Scherer's weekly reviews in the _Temps_ (1863-78) were looked for by many people over about fifteen years, as persons of similar tastes had looked for the famous "Lundis," in the _Constitutionnel_ of an earlier generation.
