Chapter XX

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

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

later than; following

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

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

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

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

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

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

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

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

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

bringing death

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

put in effect

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

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

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

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

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

the state of being inactive

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

the longest French river; rises in the Massif Central and flows north and west to the Atlantic Ocean

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

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From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

by chance

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

carry out

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

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

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

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

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

an industrial city in western France on the Loire River

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

soldiers collectively

From this reading _STUDIES INTERRUPTED._ A few days after this conversation a considerable number of troops traversed the country.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

nonexistent

From this reading In the evening he had a long conversation with this officer, and next morning announced to M. de Gandelau that he was intending to set out with the corps which was traversing the country; observing that officers of the Engineers were wanting, and that he could at need fulfil their functions; that his friend, the general, very much approved his determination; and that in circumstances of such gravity he thought it his duty not to hesitate to go, as he might possibly be of some service.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

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

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Germans were manœuvring on both sides of the Loire, and were threatening Tours.

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

From this reading The latter was impatient at the inactivity to which he had been condemned since the war had begun to take so fatal a turn.

which person or people

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A general officer was quartered at M. de Gandelau’s who was acquainted with Eugène.