1567
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From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
how long something has existed
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He is already taller than I am.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He is already taller than I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
make certain of
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You see, in a few months he will be sixteen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading You see, in a few months he will be sixteen.
Fletcher's
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From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
Gaspard
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From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
Gustave
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From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see, in a few months he will be sixteen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is already taller than I am.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
a boy or man
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
men-at-arms
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From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading You see, in a few months he will be sixteen.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
Rene
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From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, in a few months he will be sixteen.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading You see, in a few months he will be sixteen.
dependable
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He is already taller than I am.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
express in words
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He is already taller than I am.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
Vaillant
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From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading One day in June, 1567, Gaspard Vaillant and his wife went up to Fletcher's farm.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You see, in a few months he will be sixteen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have come up to have a serious talk with you, John, about Philip.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Rene and Gustave both tell me that they have taught him all they know with sword and dagger; and both have been stout men-at-arms in their time, and assure me that the lad could hold his own against any young French noble of his own age, and against not a few men.
