Chapter XXV

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

(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 M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

subject to appointment

From this reading M. Bergeret was appointed Professor at the Sorbonne.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

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From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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From this reading M. Bergeret’s friends thought that his place was in Paris, and suggested bringing him there.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading M. Bergeret’s friends thought that his place was in Paris, and suggested bringing him there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

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

From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s friends thought that his place was in Paris, and suggested bringing him there.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

immediately past

From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

and nothing more

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading M. Bergeret’s friends thought that his place was in Paris, and suggested bringing him there.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading M. Bergeret was appointed Professor at the Sorbonne.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

a university in Paris; intellectual center of France

From this reading M. Bergeret was appointed Professor at the Sorbonne.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading M. Bergeret’s friends thought that his place was in Paris, and suggested bringing him there.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading M. Bergeret’s friends thought that his place was in Paris, and suggested bringing him there.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.

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

From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading M. Bergeret’s friends thought that his place was in Paris, and suggested bringing him there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading People had been talking about it for three months.

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

From this reading M. Leterrier did all he could to bring this about, and at last it was arranged.

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

From this reading M. Bergeret’s friends thought that his place was in Paris, and suggested bringing him there.

which person or people

From this reading M. Bergeret learned that he had friends in Paris who had never seen him, and friends such as these are the surest; their actions are governed by sensible, masterly, positive reasons, and, if only their report is favourable, they are sure of a hearing.