1775
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From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
1797
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From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
how long something has existed
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
brought into existence
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading With the projects he had conceived nothing could have been more fortunate for Bonaparte.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With the projects he had conceived nothing could have been more fortunate for Bonaparte.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Lucien was evidently expected.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Lucien was evidently expected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the projects he had conceived nothing could have been more fortunate for Bonaparte.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading With the projects he had conceived nothing could have been more fortunate for Bonaparte.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With the projects he had conceived nothing could have been more fortunate for Bonaparte.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
ten 10s
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
Lucien
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From this reading Lucien was evidently expected.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With the projects he had conceived nothing could have been more fortunate for Bonaparte.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading With the projects he had conceived nothing could have been more fortunate for Bonaparte.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
on one occasion
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading With the projects he had conceived nothing could have been more fortunate for Bonaparte.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lucien was evidently expected.
at the time that
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
which person or people
From this reading Since 1797, that is, at the age of twenty-two and a half, he had been a member of the Five Hundred, who, to honor Bonaparte, had made him their president.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
a late time of life
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Bonaparte had not mentioned his name once since entering the study; but in spite of this silence he had turned his head three or four times with increasing impatience toward the door, and when the young man appeared an exclamation of contentment escaped his lips.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Lucien, the general’s youngest brother, was born in 1775, making him now barely twenty-five years old.
