Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

later than; following

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

(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 CHON SPOILS ALL.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

100 chon equal 1 won in South Korea

From this reading CHON SPOILS ALL.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

the act of departing

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

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From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a social unit living together

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

set up or found

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

the act of departing

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

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From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

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From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

something that results

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

cause friction

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading CHON SPOILS ALL.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

express in words

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

French royal house from 1328 to 1589

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The outcome of this family council was that the countess, instead of going to Luciennes, went to a private house of hers in Valois Street, Paris.

at the time that

From this reading When the viscount brought the old countess he left her in the anteroom while he ran to tell his sister of his success.

during the time that

From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

which person or people

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading After the king's departure from the short and unpleasant call, as he termed it to the courtiers, the Countess Dubarry remained closeted with Chon and her brother, who had kept in the background for fear that his wound would be found to be but a scratch.

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From this reading Jeanne read a book while Zamore, at the window, watched for the carriage to return.