Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

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

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

take into custody

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

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

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

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From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

a large formal assembly

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

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From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

negotiation between nations

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

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From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

set up or found

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

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

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

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

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

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

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

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

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

for the most time

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

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

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

French revolutionary leader (born in Switzerland) who was a leader in overthrowing the Girondists and was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday (1743-1793)

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

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From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

as a signal

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

that is looked for

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

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

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

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

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The great Republican General started upon his campaign in the Low Countries as fully satisfied as under the circumstances he could hope to be.

in an unjust manner

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.

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

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This conciliation was the business upon which the Deputy La Boulaye had been despatched to Antwerp, and as an ambassador he proved signally successful, as much by virtue of the excellent terms he was empowered to offer as in consequence of the sympathy and diplomacy he displayed in offering them.

which person or people

From this reading There had been friction between the National Convention and General Dumouriez, who, though a fine soldier, was a remarkably indifferent Republican.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Convention had unjustly ordered the arrest of his commissariat officers, Petit-Jean and Malus, and in other ways irritated a man whose patience was never of the longest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the eve, however, of war with Holland, the great ones in Paris had suddenly perceived their error, and had sought--despite the many enemies, from Marat downwards, that Dumouriez counted among their numbers--to conciliate a general whose services they found that they could not dispense with.