101
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From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
ANDRÉ
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From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading And he had utterly failed to break down the barriers of her simplicity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
blood-stained
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From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
terminate
From this reading And he had utterly failed to break down the barriers of her simplicity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
CROWSnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
discreditableadjective
tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And he had utterly failed to break down the barriers of her simplicity.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And he had utterly failed to break down the barriers of her simplicity.
ferretedverbUS /ˈferətəd/
past form of “ferret” — hound or harry relentlessly
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
GALLOWSnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
a young female
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
coins made of gold
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
of great significance or value
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Yvonne indeed sorely puzzled him.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
not any; not one
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
and nothing more
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
PompadournounUS /ˈpɑːmpədɔːr/
French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Yvonne indeed sorely puzzled him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading And he had utterly failed to break down the barriers of her simplicity.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Yvonne indeed sorely puzzled him.
SpursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
understatedadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərsteɪtɪd/
exhibiting restrained good taste
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And he had utterly failed to break down the barriers of her simplicity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
wenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
at the time that
From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She was only a hired wench at this hostelry kept by a man and his wife against whom nothing discreditable could be ferreted out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bit by bit her simple confessions had convinced him that “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold” played an important part in the inscrutable mystery of successful treachery summed up in the blood-stained cipher of “No. 101.”
Yvonne
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From this reading THE FLOWER GIRL OF “THE GALLOWS AND THE THREE CROWS” ANDRÉ had understated the truth to Madame de Pompadour when he said that he had learned much from Yvonne.
