used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOO GOOD A TEACHER.
(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 Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
dauphin's
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From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
apart from; not including
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
FatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
foot-stool
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From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TOO GOOD A TEACHER.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
and nothing more
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
pockethandkerchief
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From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
preceptornoun
teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading TOO GOOD A TEACHER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
to-donounUS /ˌtuːˈduː/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOO GOOD A TEACHER.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
Vauguyon
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From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading He had been sobbing, and now he slipped out a pockethandkerchief and began to weep.
at the time that
From this reading As he was losing his best pupil by the marriage, having only his two brothers to teach, and as it is the custom to reward a preceptor when education of a charge is complete, he expected a recompense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fatigued by the ceremonies of the dauphin's nuptials, and particularly by the dinner, which was too stately, the king retired at nine o'clock and dismissed all attendants except Duke Vauguyon, tutor of the royal children.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Come, my poor Vauguyon," said the king, pointing to a foot-stool in the light, while he would be in the shade, "pray be seated, without any to-do."
