Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the officers, Potel and Renard were the only ones who attempted to defend Max.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Among the officers, Potel and Renard were the only ones who attempted to defend Max.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

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From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Among the officers, Potel and Renard were the only ones who attempted to defend Max.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

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

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

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

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

a region in central Italy

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading Among the officers, Potel and Renard were the only ones who attempted to defend Max.

possessive form of “max” — street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

according to the clock

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Among the officers, Potel and Renard were the only ones who attempted to defend Max.

and nothing more

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading Among the officers, Potel and Renard were the only ones who attempted to defend Max.

the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

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

From this reading Among the officers, Potel and Renard were the only ones who attempted to defend Max.

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

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

carry out

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.

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

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Is it any of our business what takes place among the old man's heirs?" said Renard.

which person or people

From this reading Towards four o'clock the following day, the officers of the old army who were at Issoudun or its environs, were sauntering about the place du Marche, in front of an eating-house kept by a man named Lacroix, and waiting the arrival of Colonel Philippe Bridau.

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

From this reading Various groups of persons were talking of Max's discomfiture, and his dismissal from old Rouget's house; for not only were the officers to dine at Lacroix's, but the common soldiers had determined on a meeting at a neighboring wine-shop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The banquet in honor of the coronation was to take place with military punctuality at five o'clock.