used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
AgriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
Droulingen
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From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
Gerard
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From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
the act of departing
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
Henridorf
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From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
Hohenzollernnoun
a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
Illingen
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From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
and nothing more
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
Rothalp
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From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
Sarrebourg
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From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
sous-prefecture
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From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
sous-prefet
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From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading In my opinion, it could not be about that affair that Monsieur le Sous-prefet wanted to talk to us, but about the old or a new Agricultural Society, or something at least which concerned us in particular.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From time to time we used to receive orders, as magistrates, to go and give an account at the sous-prefecture of what was going on in our district.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
which person or people
From this reading It was true that the Paris newspapers had for three days past been discussing a Prince of Hohenzollern, who had just been named King of Spain; but what could that signify to us at Rothalp, Illingen, Droulingen, and Henridorf, whether the King of Spain was called Hohenzollern or by any other name?
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading One morning the secretary of the sous-prefet wrote to me to come to Sarrebourg.
but in spite of that
From this reading I said to myself, immediately on receiving this letter from Secretary Gerard, that it was something about our Agricultural Society, which had not yet delivered the prizes gained by the ducks and the geese a few weeks before.
