used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
(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 The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
AngersnounUS /ˈæŋɡərz/
plural of “anger” — a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
Angevinnoun
a resident of Anjou
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
coffersnounUS /ˈkɑːfərz/
plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
d'Anjou
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From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
Duc
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From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
set up or found
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
littersnounUS /ˈlɪtərz/
plural of “litter” — the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
reinforcementnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
ROLAND
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From this reading ROLAND.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
in the near future
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
not in physical motion
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must allow that the saddles were not paid for, and that the coffers were empty, but still it made a magnificent effect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
at the time that
From this reading The general joy was at its height when twenty-two riding horses, thirty carriage horses, and forty mules, together with litters, carriages and wagons, arrived at Angers, all the property of the duke.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thanks to the reinforcement which had arrived, M. le Duc d’Anjou could go where he pleased; he explored the ramparts of the surrounding country and castles.
which person or people
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Angevin gentlemen found liberty and amusement at the court of the duke, and the three friends were soon intimate with many of these nobles, especially those who had pretty wives.
