used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
anew
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
cloaks
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From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “How now!” sternly demanded Maugis of the envoy; “what wouldst thou?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading “How now!” sternly demanded Maugis of the envoy; “what wouldst thou?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
for a limitless time
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was immediately shown into the presence of Maugis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
How
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From this reading “How now!” sternly demanded Maugis of the envoy; “what wouldst thou?”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was immediately shown into the presence of Maugis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was immediately shown into the presence of Maugis.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
Maugis
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From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
a person who carries a message
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
Montaubon
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From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “How now!” sternly demanded Maugis of the envoy; “what wouldst thou?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was immediately shown into the presence of Maugis.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
rejoicings
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From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
determined
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
Richard
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From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
get rid of
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was immediately shown into the presence of Maugis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading “How now!” sternly demanded Maugis of the envoy; “what wouldst thou?”
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “How now!” sternly demanded Maugis of the envoy; “what wouldst thou?”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “How now!” sternly demanded Maugis of the envoy; “what wouldst thou?”
at the time that
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
in or at the place that
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a time Richard was thought to be dying; they tenderly put him upon a hastily constructed litter, enveloped in the remains of their cloaks, and then returned to Montaubon, where they were received with the rejoicings of the people.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading “How now!” sternly demanded Maugis of the envoy; “what wouldst thou?”
Yolande
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From this reading The meeting between Maugis and Yolande was most affecting; she shed tears of happiness upon his breast, overjoyed to see again him whom she thought was lost forever.
YonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading After a few days of rest, Maugis resolved to punish King Yon, and was actively making his preparations to do so when a messenger arrived at the court from his brother-in-law.
