Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

(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 But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

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

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

an experience that appalls

From this reading That truth, as confessed by the night watchmen, was nothing short of appalling.

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

From this reading That truth, as confessed by the night watchmen, was nothing short of appalling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

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From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That truth, as confessed by the night watchmen, was nothing short of appalling.

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From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

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From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading That truth, as confessed by the night watchmen, was nothing short of appalling.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

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From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

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From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

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From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

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From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

the head of a state government

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

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

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

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

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

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From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

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From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

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From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

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From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

a particular point in time

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

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From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That truth, as confessed by the night watchmen, was nothing short of appalling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading That truth, as confessed by the night watchmen, was nothing short of appalling.

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

above and across; more than

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

a human being

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

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From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

express in words

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading That truth, as confessed by the night watchmen, was nothing short of appalling.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

carry out

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Monseigneur the governor's first thought had been one of ample--not to say, obsequious--apologies to His Highness for the outrage against his person.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

transfer to another

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

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From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

not punished

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

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

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

plural of “watchman” — a guard who keeps watch

From this reading That truth, as confessed by the night watchmen, was nothing short of appalling.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

belonging to which person

From this reading WHICH TREATS OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF M. DE LANDAS I We may take it that M. le Baron d'Inchy, at whose invitation the Duc d'Anjou had come to Cambray, was not likely to let the matter of the midnight duel remain unpunished, the moment he learned the full facts about the affair.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The epistle of Maître Jehan had put him on the scent, and it must be remembered that M. le Baron d'Inchy ruled over Cambray and the Cambrésis with the full autocratic power of a conqueror, and that he had therefore more than one means at his disposal for forcing the truth from unwilling witnesses if he had a mind.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But _Monsieur_ being sick, and etiquette forbidding Monseigneur the governor's visit to so humble an hostelry as that of 'Les Trois Rois,' M. d'Inchy had bethought himself of Messire Gilles de Crohin, the equerry, had sent for him and begged him to transmit to His Highness all those excuses which he--the governor--would have wished to offer in person.