used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VICEROY OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
Chemerant
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From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
Croustillac
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From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
set up or found
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
Gascon
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From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
Griffen
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From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
IRELANDnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading THE VICEROY OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
Monmouth
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From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VICEROY OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
Rutler
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From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading THE VICEROY OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND.
the act of searching for something
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICEROY OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
VICEROYnounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading THE VICEROY OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Rutler, furious at having been thwarted in his attempt, was led away by a guard of two soldiers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
which person or people
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While the Duke of Monmouth and his wife, informed by Father Griffen of the infamous treachery of Croustillac, were seeking to escape this new danger, we will return to the adventurer, who, carelessly leaning on the arm of De Chemerant, climbed the steep ascent of Devil's Cliff.
William
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From this reading In the colonel's possession was found an order from William of Orange for the capture of James, Duke of Monmouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Chemerant did not know Croustillac; not having the slightest doubt as to the identity of the Gascon with the Duke of Monmouth, the action and words of Rutler confirmed his error.
