used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
how long something has existed
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
Boisdhyver
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From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
a social unit living together
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
gregariousadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈɡeriəs/
(of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
infirmitiesnounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪtiz/
plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
immediately past
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
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 He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
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 But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand
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From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
and nothing more
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
in the near future
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
not in physical motion
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
VendeenounUS /ˈvenˈdiː/
a person who buys
From this reading He was the cadet, he told them, of a noble family of the Vendee, the head of which, though long faithful to the exiled Bourbons, had gone over to Napoleon upon the establishment of the Empire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
accept gladly
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
which person or people
From this reading Except for an occasional traveller who spent a night or a Sunday at the Inn, he was the only guest.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE MARQUIS AT NIGHT The household of the Inn at the Red Oak soon became accustomed to the presence of their new member; indeed, he seemed to them during those bleak winter months a most welcome addition.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading But as for himself--Marie-Anne-Timelon-Armand de Boisdhyver--he still clung to the Imperial cause, and though now for many years his age and infirmities had forced him to withdraw from any part in intrigues aiming at the restoration of the Empire, his sympathies were still keen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
a late time of life
From this reading He was gregarious and talkative, and would frequently keep them for an hour or so at table as he talked to them of his life in France, and of his adventures in the exciting times through which his country had passed during the last fifty years.
