Chapter IV

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From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

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From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

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

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

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

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

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

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

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

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

in bodily form

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

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From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

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

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

unvarying in nature

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

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

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

divisible by two

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

a social unit living together

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

obtain

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

of or relating to Pope Gregory I or to the plainsong chants of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

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

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

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

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

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

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

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From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

engage in

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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 The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

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

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

being six more than twenty

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

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

From this reading Shortly after his return to Paris from Versailles on the eventful day when the Demoiselle de la Liberte, accompanied by her forty thousand, brought the baker and his family back to their people, Tournay had enrolled himself in the National Guard to protect Paris and the country against foreign invasion.

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

From this reading His figure was considerably heavier, but even more elastic and muscular, telling of a life of constant bodily exercise.

at the time that

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

in or at the place that

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

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

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From Paris to the army at the front was the next step, where he served with such bravery as to gain promotion to his present rank.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE "BON PATRIOT" Colonel Robert Tournay of the Republican army sat over his coffee in the cafe of the "Bon Patriot" one December morning in the year 1793 of the Gregorian Calendar, and the year 2 of the French Republic.

a late time of life

From this reading The four years that had passed since the July afternoon, when he first entered Paris through the southern gate, had been full of stirring events in which Tournay had taken such an active part as to make the time equal to many years of an ordinary lifetime,--years which had drawn lines upon his forehead that are not usual upon the brow of twenty-six.