used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
(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 As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
Bussy
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From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
CONGRATULATEverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
D'ANJOU
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
DUC
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
set up or found
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
HOW
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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 As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Luc's
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From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
monseigneur
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From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
MONSOREAU
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
mordieu
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From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
MÉRIDOR
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
try to get or reach
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
St
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From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
which person or people
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
