Chapter XXII

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

equally

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

(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 His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

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

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

a person who is in charge

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

a man of refinement

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

communication between individuals

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

social deportment

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

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From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

a sullen gloomy feeling

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

past form of “opine” — express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

a country person

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

a human being

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

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From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

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

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading As Artamène remarked, he had never been genial in his manners, but at least he had some manners; now he seemed to have left them with the abandoned treasure at Mirabel.

supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases

From this reading His moodiness and irritability vented themselves on all his subordinates, and he would harry gentleman and peasant alike for not saluting with sufficient precision, or not mounting guard properly.

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From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.

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

From this reading Indeed, the Chevalier de la Vergne opined that there might be a mutiny among the Chouans, caused for no other reason than that M. de Brencourt had something on his mind—was _rongé_ with something or other, as he put it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, apart from any intercourse that he held with M. de Kersaint, no one could fail to see that the Comte had returned from his mission another and a much less agreeable person.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading M. DE KERSAINT ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF (1) Lucien du Boisfossé and Artamène de la Vergne would not have been themselves—particularly Artamène—if they had not remarked, during the next few days, that a state of curious restraint had come into existence between their leader and his chief of staff, the Comte de Brencourt.