used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
checkmatenounUS /ˈtʃekmeɪt/
complete victory
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
Diane
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From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
divisible by two
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
set up or found
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
ivy-coveredadjective
overgrown with ivy
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
LouvrenounUS /ˈluːvrə/
an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
Mouchy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
outworknoun
subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
win a victory over
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
plottersnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
round-tower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had taken an opportunity the chance afforded to inform the Queen of the bargain struck between the favourite, Simon and De Mouchy, and she heard me in a downcast silence.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
in the direction of
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading She seemed for the time to be utterly overcome by the victorious progress of Diane.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading There upon the afternoon of the fourth day following the masquerade I found myself in the shadow of a high, ivy-covered wall, slowly pacing towards the round-tower that forms the western outwork of the palace.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE KING AND THE FAVOURITE Where the gardens of the Louvre touch upon the river is a lonely and secluded walk.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Finally she thanked me listlessly, and I withdrew, determined, however, if even at the cost of my life, to checkmate the plotters.
