used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
on or to one side
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
terminate
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
Broussard
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From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
having the place or position changed
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
Levert
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From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
Serigny
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From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Yet I wondered somewhat.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I thought it strange that they chose to go separately, and that neither had told me of his expected journey.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
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 ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROAD TO VERSAILLES At the break of day, rumbling out of the little fishing village, I was surprised to see both Broussard and Levert astir as early as myself, each in a separate coach, traveling the same direction.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The King and Court were at Versailles; so judging to find Serigny there I turned aside from my first intention and proceeded thither.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However that might be, as it suited my purpose well to be alone, I disturbed not myself with pondering over it.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Yet I wondered somewhat.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I wondered somewhat.
