used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
Beaufort
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From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
CALVERT
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From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
permission to do something
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
at any time
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
communicated in words
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
Favernay
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From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
how
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From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
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 Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
and nothing more
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
others
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From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
without much difficulty
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
STARTSnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading As for the Queen, he could only hope that the continued representations of Beaufort, Favernay, and others about her Majesty cognizant of the enterprise and the confidence she had expressed in himself, would confirm her in her resolution to help carry the undertaking through to a successful termination.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CALVERT STARTS ON A JOURNEY The Queen's consent having been obtained, Calvert set out upon his journey to the frontier the next day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Louis had given his consent readily enough and had approved heartily of the plan, for it had ever been against his real wishes to call in the aid of the allies, but Calvert knew too well how little he dared rely on the King's firmness or courage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have carried a lighter heart had he felt better assured of the good faith of the King and Queen.
