Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

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

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

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

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

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

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

having the place or position changed

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

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

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

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

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

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

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

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

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

immediately past

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

the force of workers available

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

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From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

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

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

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

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

and nothing more

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

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

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

a very steep cliff

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

not often

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

shaking convulsively or violently

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

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

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

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

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading BANKER'S SPECULATION That night Banker was greatly disturbed by surmises and conjectures concerning the presence of the two negroes in the French capital.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

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

From this reading He knew Cheditafa quite as well as he knew Mok, and it was impossible that he should be mistaken.

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

From this reading It is seldom that any one sees a native African in Paris, and he was positive that the men he had seen, dressed in expensive garments, enjoying themselves like gentlemen of leisure, and living at a grand hotel, were the same negroes he had last seen in rags and shreds, lodged in a cave in the side of a precipice, toiling and shuddering under the commands of a set of desperadoes on a desert coast in South America.

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

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was only one way in which he could explain matters, and that was that the band had had some great success, and that one or more of its members had come to Paris, and had brought the two negroes with them as servants.