Chapter VII

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

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

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From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

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

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

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

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

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

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

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From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

a period of 100 years

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

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

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

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From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

a boy or man

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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 Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

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From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

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

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

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

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

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

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

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From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

immediately past

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

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From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

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

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

not any; not one

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

express in words

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

not in physical motion

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

watch and direct

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

someone skilled at fencing

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

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

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

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

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

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

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

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

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

widely or fully known

From this reading A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, _maître d'armes_ and retired Major in the French army.

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

From this reading The other two helpers were, strange to say, females, strapping fine girls, both, and splendid swordswomen, old Pierre's daughters.

which person or people

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading How it befel that his girls had become such adepts in their father's profession, and why, are matters easily explained.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris.

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

From this reading Of assistants he had four, one a fine young fellow named Karl Havet, the second an equally excellent exponent of the beautiful art he taught, one Georges Maux.