Chapter XI

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From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

having companions or an escort

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

speak to

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

possessing life

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

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

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

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

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

make right or correct

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

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

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

the act of departing

From this reading Where were they going?

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

the act of departing

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

a particular point in time

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

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

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

in a respectful manner

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

French revolutionary; leader of the Jacobins and architect of the Reign of Terror; was himself executed in a coup d'etat (1758-1794)

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

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

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

in the near future

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

watch and direct

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

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

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading Where were they going?

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From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

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

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Clarisse and Thérèse mounted the stairs more dead than alive, ushered up respectfully by Lebas, and Urbain, the attendant, carrying their luggage.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

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

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.

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

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

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

From this reading Where were they going?

at the time that

From this reading The second carriage soon overtook the first, when Lebas gave the correct address to the driver-- "13, Rue du Martroy!"

in or at the place that

From this reading Where were they going?

which person or people

From this reading On leaving the prison of La Bourbe he had given a false address to the coachman who drove the prisoners, and he followed them at a distance in another carriage, accompanied by a man to superintend the luggage, who was one of the attendants at the Hôtel de Ville, and a devoted adherent of Robespierre.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TUMBRILS At that very moment Lebas reached the Hôtel de Ville with Clarisse and Thérèse.