1810
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From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
BETROTHALnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
Chappe
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From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
coal-mining
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From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
Dambreuse
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From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
Deslauriers
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From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
fusionnounUS /ˈfjuːʒən/
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
Gobet
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From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
granteenoun
a recipient of a grant
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
MinesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
monopoliesnounUS /məˈnɑːpəliz/
plural of “monopoly” — (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE BETROTHAL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
in or at that place or location
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
unfavourablyadverb
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But this fusion of all the companies into one was looked upon unfavourably; there was an outcry against monopolies, as if immense capital were not needed for carrying out enterprises of this kind!
at the time that
From this reading M. Dambreuse, when Deslauriers presented himself at his house, was thinking of reviving his great coal-mining speculation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He demonstrated that the law of 1810 established for the benefit of the grantee a privilege which could not be transferred.
which person or people
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Deslauriers, who had read for the purpose the work of Gobet and the articles of M. Chappe in the _Journal des Mines_, understood the question perfectly.
