Chapter X

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

From this reading A ROYAL SUMMONS.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

in a busy manner

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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

From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

half the width of an em

From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States

From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

family based on male descent

From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

involving risk or danger

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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

From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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 _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

the force of workers available

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

with neatness

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

plural of “portfolio” — a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

established beyond doubt

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

with speed

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

(corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid

From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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

From this reading A ROYAL SUMMONS.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading Il est incroyable combien des gens de toutes les sortes en fureut plus ou moins perdus."

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

a request to be present

From this reading A ROYAL SUMMONS.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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From this reading "La plus cruelle de toutes les voies par laquelle le roi fut instruit bien des annees fut celle de l'ouverture des lettres.

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

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

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

From this reading _St. Simon._ A fortnight before St. Georges had set out upon his long and, as it had already proved, hazardous ride from Pontarlier to Paris, four men were busily employed in a small, neatly furnished _cabinet_ at Versailles--a little apartment that partook more of the appearance of a bureau, or office, than aught else.

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

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.

which person or people

From this reading Two were seated at a table facing each other; behind each of these was one of the others, who handed them papers rapidly drawn from portfolios which they carried.