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From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
Bedford
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From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
carefully weighed
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
DelegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
FeteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
set up or found
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
the state of being honored
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
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 In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
and nothing more
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
SoireenounUS /swɑːˈreɪ/
a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
Speechmakingnoun
delivering an address to a public audience
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
St
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From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
carry out
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not seem much like peace: however, it was merely done in honour of the company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
TocquevillenounUS /ˈtoʊkvɪl/
French political writer noted for his analysis of American institutions (1805-1859)
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
Tocqueville'snounUS /ˈtoʊkvɪlz/
possessive form of “tocqueville” — French political writer noted for his analysis of American institutions (1805-1859)
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
Trianons
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From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
except if; if not
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
WaterworksnounUS /ˈwɔːtərwɜːrks/
a public utility that provides water
From this reading _M. de Tocqueville's Grand Soiree--Madame de Tocqueville--Visit of the Peace Delegates to Versailles--The Breakfast--Speechmaking--The Trianons--Waterworks--St. Cloud--The Fete._ VERSAILLES, _August 24_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In company with several delegates, we left the Bedford Hotel for the mansion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; and, on arriving, we found a file of soldiers drawn up before the gate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
in or at the place that
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day after the close of the Congress, the delegates and their friends were invited to a soiree by M. de Tocqueville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to take place on the next evening (Saturday); and, as my coloured face and curly hair did not prevent my getting an invitation, I was present with the rest of my peace brethren.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had I been in America, where colour is considered a crime, I would not have been seen at such a gathering, unless as a servant.
