used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
(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 _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading This speech greatly scandalized Anne Barroy.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
Barroy
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From this reading This speech greatly scandalized Anne Barroy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
BER
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From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
Ciel
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From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
recognizable; marked
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
demoisellenoun
a young unmarried woman
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
embellishedverbUS /emˈbelɪʃt/
past form of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
familiars
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From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This speech greatly scandalized Anne Barroy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
Jeanne
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From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
in the recent past
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
Nanon
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From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
held or filled or in use
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
PIERREnounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
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 _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
protectress
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From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
scandalizedverbUS /ˈskændəlaɪzd/
past form of “scandalize” — strike with disgust or revulsion
From this reading This speech greatly scandalized Anne Barroy.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading This speech greatly scandalized Anne Barroy.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “_Ciel!_” cried Nanon, regarding the painting attentively, “It is a beautiful picture, and in truth it resembles our demoiselle.”
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
war-party
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From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
a Caucasian
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
which person or people
From this reading Jeanne Le Ber, who excelled in embroidery, had made a very beautiful banner for the picture, and it was decided that this emblem of the protectress of the settlement should be presented to the war-party as a safeguard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _PREPARING FOR THE EXPEDITION._ PIERRE LE BER had lately been occupied in painting upon a piece of fair white linen a picture of the Virgin, and this he had embellished with all the beauties which an ardent imagination could suggest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It is not sufficient that this proud turkey would claim for her mistress highest rank on earth; she would fain push her to the front among the heavenly host as well,” she whispered to one of her familiars.
