Chapter XI

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

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

(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 It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

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

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

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

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

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From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

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From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

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From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

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

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

the act of departing

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

heighten or intensify

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

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

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

use up, consume fully

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

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From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

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

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

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

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

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

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

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

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

continue talking

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

refrain from harming

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

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From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

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From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

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

From this reading Shows how the Count de Blenau supped in a place that he little expected.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

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

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

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

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

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

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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

From this reading Though the attendants of the Count de Blenau did not expend much time in preparing to accompany their master, the evening was nevertheless too far spent, before they could proceed, to permit the hope of reaching Paris ere the night should have set in.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

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

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

which person or people

From this reading It was still quite light enough, however, to show all the preparations for the Count's departure to the boys of St. Germain's, who had not beheld for many a good day such a gay cavalcade enliven the streets of that almost deserted town.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Chavigni and De Blenau mounted their horses together; and the four or five servants which the Statesman had brought with him from Paris, mingling with those of De Blenau, followed the two gentlemen as they rode from the gate.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Having the privilege of the Park, Chavigni took his way immediately under the windows of the Palace, thereby avoiding a considerable circuit, which would have occupied more time than they could well spare at that late hour of the evening.