adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A spent ball, easily extracted, had been the only cause of his accident.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He was allowed to travel and all was ready.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was allowed to travel and all was ready.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was allowed to travel and all was ready.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A spent ball, easily extracted, had been the only cause of his accident.
balmnounUS /bɑːm/
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A spent ball, easily extracted, had been the only cause of his accident.
Cinq
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From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
complimentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
d'Entraigues
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From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A spent ball, easily extracted, had been the only cause of his accident.
ex-page
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From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading A spent ball, easily extracted, had been the only cause of his accident.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
Fontrailles
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From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
Gondinoun
a Dravidian language spoken by the Gond in south central India
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was allowed to travel and all was ready.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
MeantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
OliviernounUS /ˌoʊˈlɪviːeɪ/
English actor best know for his Shakespearean roles (1907-1989)
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A spent ball, easily extracted, had been the only cause of his accident.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
Perpignan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was allowed to travel and all was ready.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
SPANIARDnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A spent ball, easily extracted, had been the only cause of his accident.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was allowed to travel and all was ready.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The invalid had received up to midnight friendly or interested visits; among the first were those of little Gondi and of Fontrailles, who were also preparing to quit Perpignan for Paris.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ex-page, Olivier d'Entraigues, joined with them in complimenting the fortunate volunteer, whom the King seemed to have distinguished.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading THE SPANIARD Meantime, a scene of different nature was passing in the tent of Cinq- Mars; the words of the King, the first balm to his wounds, had been followed by the anxious care of the surgeons of the court.
