used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
(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 All passed quietly that night at Boscobel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
arm-chair
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From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All passed quietly that night at Boscobel.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
bedchambernounUS /ˈbedtʃeɪmbər/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
Boscobel
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From this reading All passed quietly that night at Boscobel.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
Joan
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From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
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 Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All passed quietly that night at Boscobel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All passed quietly that night at Boscobel.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
PROVESverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
with speed
From this reading Careless awoke at an early hour in the morning, and left the garret as quickly as he could.
with low volume
From this reading All passed quietly that night at Boscobel.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Charles slept soundly in the secret closet; and Careless slept equally soundly in the priest's hole.
squire's
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From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All passed quietly that night at Boscobel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
look attentively
From this reading The faithful brothers kept watch, by turns, outside the house, and Joan did not go to bed at all, but took a little repose in an arm-chair in the squire's bedchamber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING PROVES HIMSELF A GOOD COOK.
