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From this reading [19] By Philippe Vignier.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
have
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [19] By Philippe Vignier.
a young person of either sex
From this reading ***** STORY THE NINETEENTH -- THE CHILD OF THE SNOW.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
a man of refinement
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
a young female
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
for more time
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
NINETEENTHadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading ***** STORY THE NINETEENTH -- THE CHILD OF THE SNOW.
not any; not one
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ***** STORY THE NINETEENTH -- THE CHILD OF THE SNOW.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
Philippe
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From this reading [19] By Philippe Vignier.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
uttered with a trill
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading ***** STORY THE NINETEENTH -- THE CHILD OF THE SNOW.
in the near future
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ***** STORY THE NINETEENTH -- THE CHILD OF THE SNOW.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
Vignier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [19] By Philippe Vignier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
in or at the place that
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading She could no longer bear her unpleasant burden, and she fell on the floor and rolled one way, whilst the squire went rolling the other.
which person or people
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At these words the poor girl’s heart and strength failed her.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The host, who knew what was the matter, spoke sharply to the girl, who soon afterwards left his house; and the gentleman returned to Burgundy, where he often gleefully related to his gallant companions the above written adventure.
