Chapter VIII

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

affirming or giving assent

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

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

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

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

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

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

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading “To Colonel Franchessini’s,” he said to his coachman.

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

From this reading “To Colonel Franchessini’s,” he said to his coachman.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

wanted intensely

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

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From this reading “To Colonel Franchessini’s,” he said to his coachman.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

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From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.

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

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

cause to become

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “To Colonel Franchessini’s,” he said to his coachman.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But another and more pressing interest seemed to claim him.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

required or under orders

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Arriving at the gate of one of the prettiest hotels in the _quartier_ Breda, and nodding to the concierge, he received an affirmative sign, which meant, “Monsieur is at home”; and at the same time a valet appeared on the portico to receive him.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

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

From this reading I. THE SORROWS OF MONSIEUR DE TRAILLES During the evening which followed the election in which he had played a part so humiliating to his vanity, Maxime de Trailles returned to Paris.

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

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It might be supposed that in making, on his arrival, a rapid toilet and ordering his carriage to be instantly brought round, he was hastening to pay a visit to the Comte de Rastignac, minister of Public Works, to whom he must have desired to render an account of his mission, and explain as best he could the reasons of its ill-success.