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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
absolute
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
act
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
admirer
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
aided
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
aids
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
all
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
apartment
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
approached
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
Asiatic
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
Astrologer
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
best
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
betaking
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
blind
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
brains
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
brink
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
called
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
certainty
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
circumstances
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
close
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
colloquy
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
command
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
commission
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
corner
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
crowd
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
depart
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
desertedverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
devil
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From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
disappearednounUS /ˈdisappeared/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
downward
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
drinking
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
drudge
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
executing
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
fell
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
female
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
Flemish
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
frequenter
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
friends
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
furniture
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
Galeotti
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
garb
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
German
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
Glorieux
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
go
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
grouped
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
guests
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
guide
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
hurl'd
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
jester
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
Le
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
lent
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
level
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
like
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
liquor
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
Louis
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
man
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
Martius
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
men's
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
monarch
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
Moorish
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
more
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
news
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
O'er
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
obeying
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
observed
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
occasional
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
OLD
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
once
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
only
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
other
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
out
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From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
own
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
Peronne
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
PLAY
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
precipice
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
principal
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
public
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
rather
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
reached
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
reduced
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
rely
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
request
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
room
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
rose
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
rough
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
said
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
sat
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
search
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
servest
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From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
shoulder
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
singular
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
sitting
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
smooth
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
species
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
stove
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From this reading He found, or rather observed, the Astrologer in the corner of the public drinking room--stove, as it is called in German and Flemish, from its principal furniture--sitting in close colloquy with a female in a singular and something like a Moorish or Asiatic garb, who, as Le Glorieux approached Martius, rose as in the act to depart.
stranger
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
tables
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From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
tavern
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
then
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From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
ThydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
trouble
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From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He aids The friends who drudge for him, as the blind man Was aided by the guide, who lent his shoulder O'er rough and smooth, until he reached the brink Of the fell precipice--then hurl'd him downward.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading OLD PLAY When obeying the command, or rather the request of Louis--for he was in circumstances in which, though a monarch, he could only request Le Glorieux to go in search of Martius Galeotti--the jester had no trouble in executing his commission, betaking himself at once to the best tavern in Peronne, of which he himself was rather more than an occasional frequenter, being a great admirer of that species of liquor which reduced all other men's brains to a level with his own.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Thy time is not yet out--the devil thou servest Has not as yet deserted thee.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “These,” said the stranger, “are news upon which you may rely with absolute certainty,” and with that disappeared among the crowd of guests who sat grouped at different tables in the apartment.
