used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a great water drinker.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
ANTOINETTE
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From this reading MARIE ANTOINETTE FINDS PEACE AT LAST.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
assuaging
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From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARIE ANTOINETTE FINDS PEACE AT LAST.
Bault
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From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
communistsnounUS /ˈkɑːmjənəsts/
plural of “communist” — a member of the communist party
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
Conciergerie
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From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
take in liquids
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
drinkernounUS /ˈdrɪŋkər/
a person who drinks liquids
From this reading She was a great water drinker.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading MARIE ANTOINETTE FINDS PEACE AT LAST.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
set up or found
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
gaolers
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From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was a great water drinker.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
immediately past
From this reading MARIE ANTOINETTE FINDS PEACE AT LAST.
MARIE
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From this reading MARIE ANTOINETTE FINDS PEACE AT LAST.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading MARIE ANTOINETTE FINDS PEACE AT LAST.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
prison-walls
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From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
(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 Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead of Seine water, the poor prisoner found daily in her cell refreshing draughts of water drawn from that well at Versailles which was the Queen’s chief cellar.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Marie Antoinette in her last prison, however, was not without pitying friends.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The fierce communists ordered that she should drink the water of the Seine, drawn as it flowed past her prison-walls; but an honest couple, named Bault, obtained the posts of chief gaolers at the Conciergerie, in the full aim of assuaging the Queen’s wretchedness.
