used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
Beauvallet
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From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
caracolling
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From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
travel across or pass over
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
Duc
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From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
FrontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
GuisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
Guise's
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From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
imposturenoun
pretending to be another person
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
make reference to
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beauvallet did not doubt that he could brave out the imposture, but he knew that he carried his life in his hand.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
at the time that
From this reading The knowledge made him set his horse caracolling on the road, never so keenly enjoying life as when he stood in danger of losing it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One evil chance, one Frenchman in Madrid to whom the Chevalier was known, and he might expect to find himself sped.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was an easy matter to cross the Frontier, armed with the Chevalier de Guise's credentials.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading From as much of the despatch to Philip as he could read, or was not sealed, Beauvallet had learned that the youthful Frenchman was some sort of a cousin to the Duc de Guise, and it seemed probable from so particular a mention of him that he had not been employed on an errand into Spain before.
