used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Am I in time?" he asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Am I in time?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
GAILLARD
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From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Am I in time?" he asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Am I in time?" he asked.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
a particular point in time
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
reekingadjectiveUS /ˈriːkɪŋ/
wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
cut with a saw
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
Thierry
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From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Am I in time?" he asked.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
Tournay
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From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading For reply Gaillard took a paper from his pocket, unfolded it, and disclosed the seal of the Committee of Public Safety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
which person or people
From this reading The next moment he was greeted by the smiling face of Gaillard, who came out of the inn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading GAILLARD GOES ON A JOURNEY The first object that Robert Tournay saw as he rode into the inn yard at La Thierry was a horse reeking with sweat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you brought the passport?" cried Tournay eagerly, as he grasped his friend by the hand.
