used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But on his return he seemed satisfied and quiet.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading M. Favoral was not present at this scene.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on his return he seemed satisfied and quiet.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
Costeclar
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From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
approval
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
Favoral
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From this reading M. Favoral was not present at this scene.
FinancialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
the act of giving
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
Jottras
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From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Favoral was not present at this scene.
Messrs
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From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
MutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading M. Favoral was not present at this scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on his return he seemed satisfied and quiet.
Pavin
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From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading M. Favoral was not present at this scene.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But on his return he seemed satisfied and quiet.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But on his return he seemed satisfied and quiet.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But on his return he seemed satisfied and quiet.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading M. Favoral was not present at this scene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But on his return he seemed satisfied and quiet.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
Thaller
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From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M. Favoral was not present at this scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Favoral was not present at this scene.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A journey which he was compelled to undertake for M. de Thaller consumed the balance of the week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Without giving up his situation at the Mutual Credit, he was about, he stated, to associate himself with the Messrs. Jottras, M. Saint Pavin of “The Financial Pilot,” and M. Costeclar, to undertake the construction of a foreign railway.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
