used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
consider or hold as true
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
anew
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
in the past
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
(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 When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
in addition
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
any thing at all
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
Boussac
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From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
Duc
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From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "I WILL NEVER FORGIVE HER."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
in a gradual manner
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
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 Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I WILL NEVER FORGIVE HER."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I WILL NEVER FORGIVE HER."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
immediately past
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
mousquetaire
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From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I WILL NEVER FORGIVE HER."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
on one occasion
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
repudiatedverbUS /riˈpjuːdieɪtɪd/
past form of “repudiate” — cast off
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
RichelieunounUS /ˈrɪʃəluː/
French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
a male human offspring
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
St
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From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
successive (without a break)
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Also it seemed to St. Georges that he avoided the subject, or at least said as little as possible.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
Troyes
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From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
Vannes
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From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
at the time that
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I WILL NEVER FORGIVE HER."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he had thoroughly recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen on hearing that he was free, he had again and again overwhelmed the mousquetaire with his gratitude--all of which the latter had refused to accept, and had, indeed, gently repudiated.
a late time of life
From this reading Once more St. Georges was on the road, heading straight for Troyes, and by his side once more rode a friend, as he had ridden over four years ago--Boussac!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If," he said, when at last they were seated in an inn off the new Rue Richelieu to which he had led St. Georges, "there is anything to which you owe your freedom more than another, it is to the fact that the king must recognise that you are in truth le Duc de Vannes, the son of his earliest friend.
