Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

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

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

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From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

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

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

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From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

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From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

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From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

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

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

divisible by two

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

full of events or incidents

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

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From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

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

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

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

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

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

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

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

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

United States sculptor (born in France) noted for his large nude figures (1882-1935)

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

the force of workers available

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

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

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

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

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

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

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

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

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

on the contrary

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was considerable, for the master had prospered and saved money, most of which was invested in the Compagnie des Eaux and the National Debt.

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

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

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

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

not noticed

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

up to a particular time

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

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

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

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

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

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

From this reading The ferment of Paris which, during the two following days, resembled an armed camp rather than a city, delayed the burial of Bertrand des Amis until the Wednesday of that eventful week.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Amid events that were shaking a nation to its foundations the death of a fencing-master passed almost unnoticed even among his pupils, most of whom did not come to the academy during the two days that his body lay there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading There were no relatives to be advised so far as Andre-Louis was aware, although within a week of M. des Amis’ death a sister turned up from Passy to claim his heritage.

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

From this reading Some few, however, did come, and these conveyed the news to others, with the result that the master was followed to Pere Lachaise by a score of young men at the head of whom as chief mourner walked Andre-Louis.