Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

having companions or an escort

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

possessing life

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

(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 grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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From this reading BLEUS.

ruin completely

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

requiring full use of your abilities or resources

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

plural of “chef” — a professional cook

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Grandmoulin, indeed, made herculean efforts.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

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

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

displaying superhuman strength or power

From this reading Grandmoulin, indeed, made herculean efforts.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

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

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

professing feelings or virtues one does not have

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Grandmoulin, indeed, made herculean efforts.

of an obscure nature

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

held up in the air

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Grandmoulin, indeed, made herculean efforts.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

impressive in appearance

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

and nothing more

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

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From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

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From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

any competition

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

not often

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

make steady

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

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

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

up to a particular time

From this reading His grand _chefs d'oeuvre_ of oratory--soul stirring appeals, in the name of all that was sacred in honor and religion, for his hypocritical and corrupt purposes, were lifted in noble structures of eloquence before the people, till it seemed as if the lavishness of his genius and labor could only be explained by the desire of challenging the other great orator of the race.

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

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

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

From this reading It was not seldom that in the Ontarian's walks during those few days, the steady, inscrutable bust of Grandmoulin passed him, driven in one direction or another by Libergent; and sometimes Picault accompanied.

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

From this reading The Haviland party were not the only people alive to the necessities of the contest.