Chapter XV

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

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

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

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

traveling across

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

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

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

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

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

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

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

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

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

being one more than seven

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

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 THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In less than five minutes, the man reappeared and asked the visitor to follow him.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In less than five minutes, the man reappeared and asked the visitor to follow him.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

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

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

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

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

prudent

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

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

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

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

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

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

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

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

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

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

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

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

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In less than five minutes, the man reappeared and asked the visitor to follow him.

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

From this reading In less than five minutes, the man reappeared and asked the visitor to follow him.

the force of workers available

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading In less than five minutes, the man reappeared and asked the visitor to follow him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

past form of “reappear” — appear again

From this reading In less than five minutes, the man reappeared and asked the visitor to follow him.

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

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

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

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

carry out

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In less than five minutes, the man reappeared and asked the visitor to follow him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

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

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

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

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

compelling immediate action

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Dubarry gave his name to the usher on duty, and asked him to take it to the Comte de Sartines, with a message that his business was urgent.

someone who visits

From this reading In less than five minutes, the man reappeared and asked the visitor to follow him.

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

From this reading THE PAIR OF SPECTACLES The Hôtel de Sartines was situated in the Faubourg St. Germain.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

in or at the place that

From this reading Jean Dubarry’s carriage drove into the courtyard as half-past eight was striking, he descended, went up the steps, and entered the great hall, where already the bustle and the business of the day was in full swing.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The door was guarded by soldiers, a Suisse stood as sentry at the foot of the great staircase, and soldiers sat about on the benches, whilst crossing the hall from department to department went clerks, and men with papers in their hands, messengers and agents.