used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIONS AND JACKALS.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
BastillenounUS /ˈbæstɪl/
a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
clothing in general
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
deputy's
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From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
Desmarais
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From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
the organ of sight
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
a social unit living together
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
Gertrude
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From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
Honore
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From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
JACKALS
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From this reading LIONS AND JACKALS.
LIONSnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading LIONS AND JACKALS.
the force of workers available
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
mistress's
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From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
pikesnounUS /paɪks/
plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
St
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From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Some carried guns, pikes, or swords; several among them were armed with the implements of their trade.
vanquishers
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From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows of the houses bordering on it were filled by their inhabitants, drawn thither by the commotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gertrude hastened to execute her mistress's order, and revealed to the deputy's family St. Honore Street, packed, as far as the eye could reach, with a dense crowd.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The column of the vanquishers of the Bastille was stationed in front and to both sides of the Desmarais domicile; it was composed for the most part of men of the people, clad in their working clothes.
