used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
Charost
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From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
Charost's
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From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
one or the other of two
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "He was a good one himself, and a good judge," replied the duke.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "He was a good one himself, and a good judge," replied the duke.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "He was a good one himself, and a good judge," replied the duke.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
immediately past
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
engage in
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
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 "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
term of address for a man
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "But we will try you, Jean--we will try you.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we will try you, Jean--we will try you.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "It may be somewhat out of practice, sir," replied Jean Charost, "for months have passed since it tried either; but, while my father lived, it was my pastime, and he said I should make a soldier."
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading "Can the hand that guides a pen so well wield a sword and couch a lance?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But we will try you, Jean--we will try you.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "This is beautiful writing," said the Duke of Orleans, laying one hand upon Jean Charost's shoulder, and leaning over him as he added the few last words to a proposal of accommodation between the prince and the Duke of Burgundy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But we will try you, Jean--we will try you.
