amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
BAKERnounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been present at the reception to the Royal Flanders regiment.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
cockadenoun
an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
commendations
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From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
d'Arlincourt
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From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading He had heard their vow of fidelity to the king.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading He had been present at the reception to the Royal Flanders regiment.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been present at the reception to the Royal Flanders regiment.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard their vow of fidelity to the king.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
and nothing more
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He had heard their vow of fidelity to the king.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
most important element
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had heard their vow of fidelity to the king.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had been present at the reception to the Royal Flanders regiment.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading He had been present at the reception to the Royal Flanders regiment.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading He had been present at the reception to the Royal Flanders regiment.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He had been present at the reception to the Royal Flanders regiment.
sovereign's
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From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had heard their vow of fidelity to the king.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As he proceeded through the courtyard three gentlemen entered at the main gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been present at the reception to the Royal Flanders regiment.
trampledverbUS /ˈtræmpəld/
past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
tricoloradjective
having or involving three colors
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading THE BAKER AND HIS FAMILY The Count d'Arlincourt had just left the palace at Versailles.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading He had heard their vow of fidelity to the king.
a Caucasian
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
which person or people
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been among the officers and the nobles of the court who had trampled under foot the tricolor of Paris and decorated their coats with the white cockade, and now he left the royal presence with his sovereign's thanks and commendations ringing in his ears.
