used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
Beauchamp
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From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
Conde's
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From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
at any time
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "Vive le Roi!"
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
full of life and energy
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
Mazarin
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From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
Raoul
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From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
RoinounUS /rɔɪ/
(corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid
From this reading "Vive le Roi!"
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
Turenne's
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From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The day after Conde's narrow escape I received a visit from Raoul.
Vive
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From this reading "Vive le Roi!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My connection with Mazarin prevented me from sharing in many of the minor engagements, but Raoul missed nothing.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His courage was a proverb among Turenne's gentlemen, while the soldiers followed without question on the most dangerous enterprise if Raoul Beauchamp led the way.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was as lively as ever, and in high spirits at the prospects of fresh work.
