used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
befallsverbUS /bɪˈfɔːlz/
third-person singular of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
Besme
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
Blaise
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From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
Brusquet
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
travel across or pass over
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
d'Ayen
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
give a description of
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
Duc
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
one or the other of two
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
something many people believe that is false
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
a man of refinement
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
not in action or at work
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
Lorgnac
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
Marechal
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
Marie
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
make reference to
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
not any; not one
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
many times at short intervals
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
on one occasion
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
others
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From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
PYRAMIDverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/
enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
Quercy
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
express in words
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
Sieur
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From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
Ste
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From this reading To show that my authorities in this respect are beyond reproach I have but to mention the names of my friends--Blaise Ste.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Marie de Lorgnac, now, as all know, the Marechal Duc de Lorgnac; and Nicholas d'Ayen, Sieur de Besme, of the Quercy, who acted so strange a part in his day under the name of Le Brusquet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
which person or people
From this reading In doing this I have given no rein to idle fancy, but have strictly followed what those who played a part in my life have told me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY PYRAMID OF CARDS COMES DOWN I may say at once that in this chronicle it often befalls that I have to describe the actions and deal with the motives of others.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Each of these is prepared on his faith, as knight and gentleman, to support my words, either on foot or on horseback, with sword or with lance, and in this respect I too am ready to cross a blade, or run a course; and so, God defend the Truth!
