used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
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(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
matters of personal concern
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
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a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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daïs
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From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Forth of this, my friends.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Forth of this, my friends.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
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any creature of exceptional size
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
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GRIEVOUSadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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low or inferior in station or quality
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a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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in truth (often tends to intensify)
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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go away from a place
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
LORDSHIP'S
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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
Luiz
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From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
men-at-arms
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From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
MISHANDLINGverbUS /mɪsˈhændlɪŋ/
-ing form of “mishandle” — make a mess of, destroy or ruin
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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Forth of this, my friends.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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Nullepart
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From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
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the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
a person who enjoys reading
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a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
serve a purpose, role, or function
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
in the near future
From this reading So soon as the English giant fell to driving the duke’s men-at-arms before him like sheep, she ordered the Count of Nullepart and myself to leave the daïs.
Sylvia
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From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
carry out
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
valiancynoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
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the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were advised to take up a new position between the door, Don Luiz, and the duke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
at the time that
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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in the company of; together with
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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
a late time of life
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
but in spite of that
From this reading And when the Englishman returned with a smile of humour about his mouth, yet breathing somewhat hard with his exercise, the Countess Sylvia addressed her three servants in a low voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OF THE GRIEVOUS MISHANDLING OF HIS LORDSHIP’S GRACE YOU are now to remark, gentle reader, that this beautiful creature, whom three humble courtiers of fortune were about to serve with their faith, had, in addition to a nature of truly noble valiancy, a knowledge of affairs that was highly pertinent, and a wit that was wonderful indeed for one so tender in her years.
