used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
(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 Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
bareheadedadjective
having the head uncovered
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
d'Harmental
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From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
move gently or carefully
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
Fargy
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From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
Lafare
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From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
come together
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
a course of conduct
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
Ravanne
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From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
cut with a saw
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
transactverbUS /trænˈzækt/
conduct business
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As soon as Lafare, Fargy, and Ravanne saw their adversaries appear at the corner of the path, they walked to meet them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
in or at the place that
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I think it would be wise in us to find a more retired spot, where we shall be more at ease to transact the little business which we have in hand."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Arrived at ten paces from each other, they all took off their hats and bowed with that elegant politeness which was a characteristic of the aristocracy of the eighteenth century, and advanced some steps thus bareheaded with a smile on their lips, so that to the eyes of the passer-by, ignorant of the cause of their reunion, they would have appeared like friends enchanted to meet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Chevalier d'Harmental, to whom the first word by right belonged, "I hope that neither you nor we have been followed; but it is getting late, and we might be disturbed here.
