Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

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

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

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

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

make calm or still

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

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From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

a social unit living together

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

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

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

a person who hates

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

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

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

staying power

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

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

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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 His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

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

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading On quitting the Louvre, by the door facing the Palais Royal, Turner moved to the left.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

express in words

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

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

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

dependable

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

a step in walking or running

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

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

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

in utter disorder

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

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

From this reading For this placid British banker was known to be a good hater.

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

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

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

From this reading To say that he walked would be to overstate the action of his little stout legs, which took so short a stride that his progress suggested wheels and some one pushing behind.

during the time that

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His father before him, it was said, had had dealings with the Bourbons, while many a great family of the Emigration would have lost more than the esteem of their fellows in their panic-stricken flight, had it not been that one cool-headed and calm man of business stayed at his post through the topsy-turvy days of the Terror, and did his duty by the clients whom he despised.

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

From this reading It would appear that John Turner had business south of the Seine, though his clients were few in the Faubourg St. Germain.