used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
for the reason that
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The cardinal was now the slave, and Jeanne was triumphant.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FACES UNDER THEIR MASKS.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
obtain
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
Jeanne
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From this reading The cardinal was now the slave, and Jeanne was triumphant.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
MASKSnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading FACES UNDER THEIR MASKS.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The cardinal was now the slave, and Jeanne was triumphant.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
and nothing more
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The cardinal was now the slave, and Jeanne was triumphant.
not in physical motion
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FACES UNDER THEIR MASKS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The cardinal was now the slave, and Jeanne was triumphant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hours had elapsed, and the conversation still continued.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading FACES UNDER THEIR MASKS.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cardinal was now the slave, and Jeanne was triumphant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The cardinal now did not demonstrate his impatience, but always managed to bring back the conversation to Versailles, and to the honors which awaited the queen’s new favorite.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Two men often deceive each other as they shake hands, a man and a woman as they kiss; but here, each only deceived the other because they wished to be deceived: each had an end to gain, and for that end intimacy was necessary.
