used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
in addition
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
applicantsnounUS /ˈæplɪkənts/
plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
Denis's
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From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
to or in any or all places
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
L'Ouverture
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From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
the literary culture
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
Ouvertures
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From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
PascalnounUS /pæˈskæl/
a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
Toussaint
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From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Toussaint also received many letters, and a perpetual succession of visitors--of applicants about matters of business, as it seemed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading He improved his gardens; he read much; he interested himself in Denis's studies; he rode out daily, and conversed everywhere with the people by the wayside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
which person or people
From this reading His mode of life was simple, and open to the observation of any who chose to look on.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not for this, however, was there any relaxation of the vigilance with which L'Ouverture was watched by the foe.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote many letters, sometimes with his own hand, and sometimes employing that of his friend, Monsieur Pascal, who, with his wife, resided with the Ouvertures.
