used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Messieurs," Lahary was saying, "there are a number of us present.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
AncientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Messieurs," Lahary was saying, "there are a number of us present.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Let us begin our deliberations.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
deliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Let us begin our deliberations.
Desmarais
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From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
Hubert
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From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
Lahary
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From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading LAYING THE TRAIN.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us begin our deliberations.
full of life and energy
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
MessieursnounUS /meɪˈsjɜːrz/
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Messieurs," Lahary was saying, "there are a number of us present.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Messieurs," Lahary was saying, "there are a number of us present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let us begin our deliberations.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Messieurs," Lahary was saying, "there are a number of us present.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Late that afternoon conspiracy held high carnival in the parlor of Lahary, an influential member of the Council of Ancients.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAYING THE TRAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Messieurs," Lahary was saying, "there are a number of us present.
create by training and teaching
From this reading LAYING THE TRAIN.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Messieurs," Lahary was saying, "there are a number of us present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Messieurs," Lahary was saying, "there are a number of us present.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
at the time that
From this reading The conspirators present were scattered in groups about the apartment, engaged in lively conversation, when Hubert the banker and advocate Desmarais made their entrance upon the scene.
