Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

(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 All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

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

From this reading On reaching the Rue de l'Echelle they began to perceive an unusual stir.

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

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

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

From this reading On reaching the Rue de l'Echelle they began to perceive an unusual stir.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

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From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

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From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

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

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

opinion or judgment

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

set up or found

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

prudent

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

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

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading PARLIAMENTARY JUSTICE.

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From this reading On reaching the Rue de l'Echelle they began to perceive an unusual stir.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

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

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

according to the clock

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On reaching the Rue de l'Echelle they began to perceive an unusual stir.

above and across; more than

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading PARLIAMENTARY JUSTICE.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading On reaching the Rue de l'Echelle they began to perceive an unusual stir.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading On reaching the Rue de l'Echelle they began to perceive an unusual stir.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

move an implement through

From this reading On reaching the Rue de l'Echelle they began to perceive an unusual stir.

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

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

in the direction of

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading On reaching the Rue de l'Echelle they began to perceive an unusual stir.

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From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

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

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.

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

From this reading All the avenues leading toward the Tuileries were guarded by detachments of musketeers and light horse, and the people, expelled from the court and gardens of the Tuileries, crowded into the Place du Carrousel.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading They both wrapped themselves in their cloaks, drew down their hats over their eyes, and proceeded through the Rue de Clery, the Place des Victoires, and the garden of the Palais Royal.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The following day, about seven o'clock in the morning, Brigaud came to fetch D'Harmental, and found the young man ready and waiting.