used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
Denis
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From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
disapproveverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
consider bad or wrong
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
disobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
increase twofold
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Ladies Leave Paris.
go away from a place
From this reading The Ladies Leave Paris.
Marie
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From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The Ladies Leave Paris.
go across or through
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
with speed
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
St
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From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
not in physical motion
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Ladies Leave Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We could still hear the hoarse shouts of the people, but the streets in the direction of St. Denis were quiet, and the darkness prevented us from being observed.
in or at the place that
From this reading As Marie had recovered her strength we walked quickly, and finally arrived at the gate, where the Duke of Orleans had stationed a double guard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The officer on duty regarded us with suspicion, but I showed him the order, which he dared not disobey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may pass, monsieur," said he with mocking politeness, "it is not for me to disapprove of the Duke's friends."
