1642
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From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
in addition
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
Bouthilliers
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From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
Chavigni
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From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
gotten under control
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
CounsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
coins made of gold
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
how
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From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
engage in
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
Marteville
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From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
Norman'snounUS /ˈnɔːrmənz/
possessive form of “norman” — United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
platedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plate” — coat with a layer of metal
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
on the contrary
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
in the near future
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
having a supporting base
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Chavigni then seated himself at the table, and the Norman standing on his right hand, they began regularly to balance accounts, the items of the Norman's charge being various services of rather a curious nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bureau of a Counsellor of State, or how things were managed in 1642.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
writing-desk
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From this reading Let us see how our accounts stand;" and approaching a small table, which served both for the purposes of a writing-desk and also to support a strong ebony cabinet clasped with silver, he drew forth a bunch of keys and opened a drawer plated with iron, which contained a quantity of gold and silver coin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Marteville, you have served me essentially," said the Count de Chavigni as soon as he had left Pauline in what was called the ladies' hall of the Hotel de Bouthilliers, addressing the tall Norman, whom the reader has already recognised beyond a doubt.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading "You know I never suffer any good service to go without its reward; therefore I will now pay you yours, more especially as I have fresh demands to make upon your zeal.
