used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
BiloxinounUS /bəˈlʌksi/
a member of the Siouan people of southeastern Mississippi
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
CARTILLON
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From this reading THE CASTLE OF CARTILLON Two days, four, passed.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE CASTLE OF CARTILLON Two days, four, passed.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
DauphinnounUS /ˈdaʊfɪn/
formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CASTLE OF CARTILLON Two days, four, passed.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
well in the past; former
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
Dieppe
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From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE CASTLE OF CARTILLON Two days, four, passed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
not any; not one
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASTLE OF CARTILLON Two days, four, passed.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
on one occasion
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE CASTLE OF CARTILLON Two days, four, passed.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
Serigny
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From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
not in physical motion
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASTLE OF CARTILLON Two days, four, passed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CASTLE OF CARTILLON Two days, four, passed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
vacillatedverbUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪd/
past form of “vacillate” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Another anxious day, during which I vacillated between an ignoble love and a noble duty.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Then, late in the evening, the whole court was fanned into a blaze destined to spread throughout Europe and America, by the announcement that the war had been formally decided upon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was waiting, as he had ordered, for the formal declaration, on the publication of which I was to join him on board at once and we would set sail instantly for Biloxi.
but in spite of that
From this reading Serigny had departed for Dieppe to arm and equip le Dauphin, yet still there was no official declaration of war.
