adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She took a pass-key from her pocket and opened the door of her maid of honor’s apartment.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Madame was therefore confident of finding La Vallière’s room and Saint-Aignan’s apartment perfectly empty.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
Bragelonne's
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From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Madame was therefore confident of finding La Vallière’s room and Saint-Aignan’s apartment perfectly empty.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Madame was therefore confident of finding La Vallière’s room and Saint-Aignan’s apartment perfectly empty.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
Henrietta
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From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She took a pass-key from her pocket and opened the door of her maid of honor’s apartment.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
honor'snounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
possessive form of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading She took a pass-key from her pocket and opened the door of her maid of honor’s apartment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
lednounUS /led/
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 The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading She took a pass-key from her pocket and opened the door of her maid of honor’s apartment.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
Montalais
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From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She took a pass-key from her pocket and opened the door of her maid of honor’s apartment.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
pass-key
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From this reading She took a pass-key from her pocket and opened the door of her maid of honor’s apartment.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Madame was therefore confident of finding La Vallière’s room and Saint-Aignan’s apartment perfectly empty.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She took a pass-key from her pocket and opened the door of her maid of honor’s apartment.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
princessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
Raoul
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From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
Saint-Aignan's
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From this reading Madame was therefore confident of finding La Vallière’s room and Saint-Aignan’s apartment perfectly empty.
Saint-Germain
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From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Madame was therefore confident of finding La Vallière’s room and Saint-Aignan’s apartment perfectly empty.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took a pass-key from her pocket and opened the door of her maid of honor’s apartment.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
Vallière
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From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
Vallière's
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From this reading Madame was therefore confident of finding La Vallière’s room and Saint-Aignan’s apartment perfectly empty.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The opportunity was remarkably well chosen to carry out the project Madame Henrietta had conceived, for the chateau was empty.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The king, the courtiers, and the ladies of the court, had set off for Saint-Germain; Madame Henrietta was the only one who knew of Bragelonne’s return, and thinking over the advantages which might be drawn from this return, she had feigned indisposition in order to remain behind.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The princess, preceding Raoul, led him through the courtyard towards that part of the building La Vallière inhabited, and, ascending the same staircase which Raoul himself had ascended that very morning, she paused at the door of the room in which the young man had been so strangely received by Montalais.
