Chapter XVIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

subject to appointment

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

make calm or still

From this reading Nevertheless, he remained perfectly calm.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading This choice did not deserve Coster de Saint-Victor's derision.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

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From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

contemptuous laughter

From this reading This choice did not deserve Coster de Saint-Victor's derision.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading This choice did not deserve Coster de Saint-Victor's derision.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This choice did not deserve Coster de Saint-Victor's derision.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

impossible to deny or disprove

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, he remained perfectly calm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This choice did not deserve Coster de Saint-Victor's derision.

according to the clock

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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 THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Nevertheless, he remained perfectly calm.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Nevertheless, he remained perfectly calm.

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

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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From this reading This choice did not deserve Coster de Saint-Victor's derision.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

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

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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

From this reading This choice did not deserve Coster de Saint-Victor's derision.

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

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

a port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

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

From this reading Barras was brave, cool, and devoted to the cause of liberty, and at Toulon he had given irrefutable proofs of his bravery and patriotism.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

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

From this reading He did not deceive himself in regard to the danger of the situation, and the terrible responsibility which rested upon his shoulders.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE HOTEL OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN As Coster de Saint-Victor had announced, Barras had been appointed about one o'clock in the morning commander of the forces within and without Paris, and all civil and military authorities were placed under his orders.