used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
adulationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/
servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
(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 Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
anchoritenoun
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
Dangervilliers
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From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
Fleury
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From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
FORGINGnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒɪŋ/
shaping metal by heating and hammering
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
importunateadjective
expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
madhousenounUS /ˈmædhaʊs/
pejorative terms for an insane asylum
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
not any; not one
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
SaxenounUS /sæks/
a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
express in words
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
cause to go somewhere
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
Strasburg
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From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
which person or people
From this reading Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading FORGING THE CHAIN In November we went into winter quarters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Is it any wonder, I say, that Count Saxe was no anchorite with all this adulation and flattery bestowed upon him--with women throwing themselves at his head and at his feet?
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading They besieged the king to send for Count Saxe; they nearly worried Dangervilliers, the minister of war, into a madhouse, demanding that he order Count Saxe to Paris.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was much in hopes that Count Saxe would remain in Strasburg the whole winter, but the women in Paris would not let him.
