used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
anew
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
a cherished desire
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face was just as impassive, his voice equally firm.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
make calm or still
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
a person who is in charge
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading His face was just as impassive, his voice equally firm.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
filibustersnounUS /ˈfɪləbʌstərz/
plural of “filibuster” — a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His face was just as impassive, his voice equally firm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading His face was just as impassive, his voice equally firm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
and nothing more
From this reading His face was just as impassive, his voice equally firm.
engage in
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
Montbarts
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From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
nominatingverbUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “nominate” — propose as a candidate for some honor
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading THE SECOND PROPOSAL.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
filled with satisfaction
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND PROPOSAL.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND PROPOSAL.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Montbarts allowed the enthusiasm of his comrades time to calm, and then spoke again.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His face was just as impassive, his voice equally firm.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no change in his appearance; nothing in his face denoted the joy of triumph or of satisfied ambition; still the vote of his companions, by nominating him Chief of the filibusters, had rendered him in a moment a man more powerful than many a prince.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Brothers," he said, "do you remember that I had a second proposal to make to you?"
