1807
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From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
Allain
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From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
Antonio
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From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
Argentan
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From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
Beaurepaire
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From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
billiardsnounUS /ˈbɪljərdz/
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
cafesnounUS /ˌkæˈfeɪz/
plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
Calvadosnoun
dry apple brandy made in Normandy
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
Desmontis
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From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
du
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From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
Dusaussay
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From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
floridadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəd/
elaborately or excessively ornamented
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
set up or found
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
Lefebre
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From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
held dear
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
others
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From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
perorations
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From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
Point-de-France
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From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
QUESNAY
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From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
sinecurenoun
a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For taking this part in the conspiracy he expected a fat sinecure on the return of the Bourbons, in recompense for his devotion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They had found Beaurepaire, Desmontis and the Cousin Dusaussay there; they went to the cafe and stayed there several hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in April, 1807, Lefebre and Le Chevalier were dining together at the Hotel du Point-de-France at Argentan.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Allain, called General Antonio, whom Le Chevalier had chosen as his chief lieutenant, appeared and was presented to the others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF QUESNAY The lawyer, Lefebre, of high stature, with broad shoulders and florid complexion, loved to dine well, and spent his time between billiards, "Calvados" and perorations in the cafes.
