used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
Abbé
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From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
clockworknounUS /ˈklɑːkwɜːrk/
any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
Cléry
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From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
absolutely essential
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
not any; not one
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
and nothing more
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
recently-appointed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SACRIFICE OF BLOOD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
unceasinglyadverb
with unflagging resolve
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading He and Cléry, the recently-appointed but faithful attendant on the King, heard the condemned man’s breath regular and peaceful, uninterrupted by cries or restlessness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At five, it was necessary to awaken the King.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His heart beat regularly, with no more fear than is experienced by clockwork which has nearly run down, and is about to stop.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The Abbé, meanwhile, prayed unceasingly in an outer chamber, and separated only from the King’s by a wooden partition.
