used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
make calm or still
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
not accessible to view
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
divisible by two
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
exteriorsnounUS /ekˈstɪriərz/
plural of “exterior” — the region that is outside of something
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
Jacques
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From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
meditated
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From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
oe
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From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
quitted
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From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
that is looked for
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
urnounUS /ɜːr/
an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come, Jean, my friend." said the merchant, at length; "let us go.
under normal conditions
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As he spoke, he walked toward the door; but, before he quitted the house, he sought diligently in the outer vestibule and the neighboring rooms for some of the domestics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
at the time that
From this reading Those were the days when strong passions lay concealed under calm exteriors, and terrible deeds were often meditated and even executed under cover of the most tranquil aspect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We must not pause here with these papers on the table."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For a moment after the Duke of Orleans had quitted the hall, Jacques C[oe]ur and his young companion stood looking at each other in silence; for the agitation which the prince had displayed was far greater than persons in his rank usually suffered to appear.
