Chapter IV

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

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

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

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

ten 10s

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

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From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

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From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

existing or coming before

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

with speed

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

living in a particular place

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

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From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He might have added he was a child of that half aristocracy accorded to the gentlemen of the robe.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

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

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

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

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT SORT OF MAN THE CITIZEN MAURICE LINDEY WAS.

at the time that

From this reading The young man had spoken the plain truth the preceding evening, when in reply he had said his name was Maurice Lindey, resident in the Rue du Roule.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

during the time that

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.

a late time of life

From this reading His ancestors, for two hundred years, had distinguished themselves by that invariable parliamentary opposition which had rendered so illustrious the names of Molé and Maupeou.

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

From this reading While Maurice Lindey, having dressed quickly, proceeds to the section of the Rue Lepelletier, of which, as we already know, he was secretary, we will endeavor to lay before the public the antecedents of this young man, introduced upon the scene by one of those impulses so familiar to powerful and generous natures.