Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

later than; following

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

anew

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

(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 It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

have

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

a man from your own country

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

having made preparations

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

at any time

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

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From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

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

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

past form of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

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

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

on one occasion

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

and nothing more

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

above and across; more than

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

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From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

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From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

inflected form of “rid” — relieve from

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was not certain that Rene was disposed to give up the honors of his present position and return with him to France and civilization.

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From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

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

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Therefore, after he had introduced him to his officers, it was with a tone of anxiety that he inquired what the young chief purposed to do, now that the fighting was all over, and the services of himself and his warriors were not needed.

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

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

which person or people

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

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

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his destruction of the Spaniards he had been filled with a fierce joy; for, according to his view, he was performing an act of solemn justice, and rendering the world a service in thus ridding it of those whom he regarded only as murderers and pirates.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE OLD WORLD ONCE MORE The moment in which the Chevalier Dominique de Gourges embraced the long-lost Rene de Veaux, and welcomed him as one who had been dead, but had again come to life, was one of as sincere pleasure as he had ever experienced.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.

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

From this reading It was, however, with far different feelings from these that he welcomed his young countryman, and he felt that to bear him back to France and restore him to the loving old man who had so long mourned him as dead, would indeed be a triumph worth all the other results of his expedition.