used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
abbé
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From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
(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 He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
appriseverbUS /əˈpraɪz/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
CharlemagnenounUS /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
D'Aymon
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From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
dearly loved
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
felicitateverbUS /fəˈlɪsɪteɪt/
express congratulations
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
the act of giving
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
immediately past
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
Maugis
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From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
come together
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
Montaubon
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From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
and nothing more
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This has come about through my good offices, and I have come to felicitate thee that thy struggles are over.”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yon then made up a tissue of lies, cunningly devised for him by the abbé, giving color to the statement that he came to Maugis in behalf of the emperor to offer to the brothers D’Aymon terms of peace.
Vancoleurs
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From this reading He stipulated they should go the next day, all four, armed only with their swords, to meet Charlemagne on the plain of Vancoleurs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “At last, dear brother, am I able to apprise thee that it will be possible for thee and thy brothers to conclude peace with Charlemagne.
YonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading On the next day King Yon went to Montaubon, and said to Maugis:
