used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He must still be watched," said Latour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
Bruslart
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From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
CitizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
carefully weighed
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
domainsnounUS /doʊˈmeɪnz/
plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
divisible by two
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
set up or found
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
grudgingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
of especially an attitude
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
Latour
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From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
liquidationnounUS /ˌlɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən/
termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "He must still be watched," said Latour.
not any; not one
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
Raymond
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From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
Sabatier
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From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He must still be watched," said Latour.
not often
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
do one's shopping
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
not in physical motion
From this reading "He must still be watched," said Latour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Citizen Bruslart is no coward," concluded Sabatier, as though he considered even grudging praise from a man like himself conferred distinction upon the recipient.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "He must still be watched," said Latour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
at the time that
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading It was therefore past noon on the following day when Sabatier found him and related what had occurred at the wine shop on the previous evening.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading AN APPEAL TO FRIENDSHIP Raymond Latour was a busy man, he seldom missed attending the meetings of the Convention, and was assiduous in his work upon the various committees of public instruction, domains, liquidation and finance.
but in spite of that
From this reading "When he entered, every patriot there was ready to fly at his throat, yet before the evening was ended he was a hero."
