used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CASE OF RAPIERS.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A CASE OF RAPIERS.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
cloakedadjectiveUS /kloʊkt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
Comtenoun
French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
gotten under control
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
Conteville
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From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
d'Amboise
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From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
Herluin
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From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
full of life and energy
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
NormandynounUS /ˈnɔːrməndi/
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CASE OF RAPIERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
Quai
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From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
rapiernounUS /ˈreɪpiər/
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
RAPIERS
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From this reading A CASE OF RAPIERS.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
express in words
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
not in physical motion
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
stouter
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From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading I had nothing valuable to lose besides but my life, and, strange to say, I valued it less than my letter.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I dreaded being robbed and consequently of perchance losing the duke's letter to Madame d'Amboise--a letter which contained the destiny of my life.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Both were, as I have said, masked, armed, and cloaked; and moreover were taller and, to all appearance, stouter than I. One was singing that gay and lively song in which the people of Lower Normandy still remember the mother of the English conqueror--the wife of Herluin, the Comte de Conteville; and his companion joined vigorously in the gay chorus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Wrapped in my cloak, I stood with rapier on guard right in the centre of the Quai, while the cavaliers came close up to me.
