used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
highly skilled
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
Alan
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From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I AM YOUR SHADOW."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
CelestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
fun-loving
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From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
GoddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
habitedadjective
dressed in a habit
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I AM YOUR SHADOW."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I am not mistaken, it was Warburton."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
MaskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "If I am not mistaken, it was Warburton."
of an obscure nature
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
go across or through
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
portierie
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From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
queriesnounUS /ˈkwɪriz/
plural of “query” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "I AM YOUR SHADOW."
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
Troubador
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From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
Vernet
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From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
Warburton
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From this reading It is not a pleasing task to Alan Warburton, but, spurred on by Vernet, and acting according to his suggestions, it is undertaken and accomplished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
which person or people
From this reading "Who was the Mask that posted us about this mysterious lady?" queries the Celestial, as he lifts a _portierie_ for his comrade to pass.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Within twenty minutes, two gay, fun-loving young fellows, one habited in the garb of a Celestial, the other dressed as a Troubador, are hastening from room to room in search of the mysterious Goddess of Liberty.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I AM YOUR SHADOW."
