Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

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

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

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

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

subject to appointment

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

expected hopefully

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

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From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

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

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

plural of “champ” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

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From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

ludicrously odd

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

set up or found

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

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

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

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

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

attractive and tempting

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

the post or office of legate

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

engage in

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

the force of workers available

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

a form of address for a man

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

not any; not one

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

a brief written record

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

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From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

by necessity; by force of circumstance

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

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From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

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

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

precisely as stated

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

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

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was both surprising and alarming to Calvert to note with what reckless rapidity Beaufort drove through the crowded boulevard, where pedestrians mingled perforce with carriages, sleighs, and chairs, there being no foot pavements, and with what smiling indifference he watched their efforts to get out of his horses' way.

at the time that

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

in or at the place that

From this reading When the great doors of the Legation had shut upon the two young men, they found themselves under the marquise where Beaufort's sleigh--a very elaborate and fantastic affair--awaited them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Covering themselves with the warm furs, they set off at a furious pace down the Champs Elysées to the Place Louis XV.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This invitation was eagerly accepted, and it was thus that Mr. Calvert found himself in company with Beaufort at the American Legation in Paris on that February evening in the year 1789.

a late time of life

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading AT THE PALAIS ROYAL It was in pursuance of his favorite plan to make Calvert his secretary, should he be appointed Minister to the court of Louis XVI., that Mr. Jefferson wrote to the young man four years later, inviting him to come to France.