used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
anew
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the act of burning something
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
chevau-leger
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From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
dilitoriness
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From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
having made preparations
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
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 "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
Louvois
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From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
LouvrenounUS /ˈluːvrə/
an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Minister of War.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Minister of War.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
and nothing more
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
raucousadjectiveUS /ˈrɔːkəs/
unpleasantly loud and harsh
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
roturier
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From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
St
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From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
tarried
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From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Minister of War.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too late by far for an officer selected by his Majesty for special service."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
underbredadjective
(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
communicated in words
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
someone who visits
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Minister of War.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He turned his back upon his visitor as he spoke, changing the position he had assumed in front of the great fireplace in the room set apart as his cabinet in the Louvre, and seemed now only intent on watching the logs burning in the grate, and of dismissing--or insulting--the _chevau-leger_.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
at the time that
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Perhaps when M. de Louvois has heard my explanation of the reason why I am late, have tarried on my road, he may be disposed to overlook my dilitoriness," St. Georges replied, regarding the back of the _roturier_ minister as he spoke; and the well-bred tones in which he uttered the words caused Louvois to turn around and face him again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You come a little late, Monsieur St. Georges," the harsh, raucous, and underbred voice of Louvois said--"a little late.
