Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "HIS NAME IS--WHAT?"

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

provided with artificial light

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "HIS NAME IS--WHAT?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

provided with artificial light

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "HIS NAME IS--WHAT?"

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

according to the clock

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

above and across; more than

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

admitting of being pardoned

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

by chance

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

plural of “principality” — territory ruled by a prince

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

express in words

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Sound!

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

extravagant self-praise

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

in a boastful manner

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "HIS NAME IS--WHAT?"

during the time that

From this reading He spoke vauntingly this fine summer morning as, it being almost four o'clock, the sun sent a thin slanting ray down the narrow street and illuminated the great carved coat of arms that stood out over the doorway of the Debrasques' house, while it lit up the archways and _ruelles_ hard by; and, perhaps, the vaunt was pardonable.

which person or people

From this reading Sound!" said the Marquis Debrasques, addressing two of his troopers who carried long, slim trumpets over their shoulders, "Sound, I say, and let these slumberers know that two gentlemen set forth to join the army and fight the King's enemies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sound to let them know that, in spite of Brandenburg and Zell, Swabia and Franconia, and a dozen other petty principalities under their chief, Austria, France is not afraid!"