used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I have a French historical romance after the style of Scott.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
booksellersnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/
plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading The booksellers nodded slightly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "I have a French historical romance after the style of Scott.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading "I have a French historical romance after the style of Scott.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
Lucien
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From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
lustrelessadjective
lacking brilliance or vitality
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The booksellers nodded slightly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
Porchon
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From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading "I have a French historical romance after the style of Scott.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "I have a French historical romance after the style of Scott.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The booksellers nodded slightly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I have a French historical romance after the style of Scott.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
VidalnounUS /vaɪˈdæl/
United States writer (born in 1925)
From this reading Lucien cut Vidal short by appearing in the entrance of the den.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is called _The Archer of Charles IX._; I propose to offer it to you----" Porchon glanced at Lucien with lustreless eyes, and laid his pen down on the desk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have the honor of wishing you a good day, gentlemen," he said, addressing both partners.
