Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

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

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

later than; following

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

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

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

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

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

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

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

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From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

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

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

in a conformable manner

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

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

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

the act of departing

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

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

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

set up or found

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

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

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

involving risk or danger

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

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

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

the post or office of legate

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

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

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

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From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

on one occasion

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

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

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

on equal terms by payment or requital

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

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

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

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

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

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

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

up to a particular time

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

compelling immediate action

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

precisely as stated

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

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

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.

in or at the place that

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

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

From this reading CALVERT QUITS THE ARMY AND ENGAGES IN A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The letter which Calvert had received from Mr. Morris was short but very urgent.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Conformably with these requests Calvert set out for Paris on the very next day, after the briefest of preparations, and, arriving in the city on the evening of the 7th, made his way straight to the rue de la Planche, where he found Mr. Morris anxiously awaiting him.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It begged him to resign his commission at once, which affair, the letter hinted, would be immediately arranged by Lafayette, and come to Paris, as Mr. Morris had business of the first importance on hand in which he wished Calvert's assistance.

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

From this reading It went on to add that the exact nature of that business had best not be divulged until the young man should find himself at the American Legation, and ended by urging Mr. Calvert not to delay his departure from Maubeuge by a day, if possible.