Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

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

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

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

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

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From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

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From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

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From this reading JEAN BUVAT.

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From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

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From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

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From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

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

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

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

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

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

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

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

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

not opportune

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading JEAN BUVAT.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

engage in

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

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

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

a particular point in time

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

with respect to moral principles

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

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From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

make reference to

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

only a very short time before

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

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

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

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From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

by or with respect to society

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

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From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

express in words

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

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From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

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

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

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

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

before a time limit expires

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

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

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

except if; if not

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Heaven preserve us from questioning the intelligence of our readers, so as to doubt for a moment that they had recognized in the poor devil to whom the Chevalier d'Harmental had rendered such timely assistance the good man of the terrace in the Rue du Temps-Perdu.

French royal house from 1328 to 1589

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

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

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But they cannot know, unless we tell them in detail, what he was physically, morally, and socially.

at the time that

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

which person or people

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Our readers must now make a better acquaintance with one of the principal personages in the history which we have undertaken to relate, of whom we have scarcely spoken.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading We would refer to the good bourgeois, whom we have seen quitting the group in the Rue de Valois, and making for the Barriere des Sergents at the moment when the street-singer began his collection, and who, it will be remembered, we have since seen at so inopportune a moment in the Rue des Bons-Enfants.