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From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
accoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
Burgundian
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From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
deferentiallyadverb
in a servile manner
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
half the width of an em
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
GeorgesnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading HOSPITALITY!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
mousquetaire
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From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
Phelypeaux
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From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
shopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former had risen and saluted St. Georges as he entered, seeing by his accoutrements and lace[1] that he was an officer, and now he joined in the conversation deferentially.
which person or people
From this reading "Who, then, is Phelypeaux?" asked St. Georges as he sat himself down in front of the great kitchen fire--the kitchen serving always in a Burgundian inn as the general place of assembly and serving room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Monsieur does not, in truth, know?" she replied, with a glance at the customers--one a mousquetaire, himself _en route_ to Bar to join his regiment, and the other evidently a shopkeeper of the place.
