used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
Alençon
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From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
(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 The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
Amboise
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From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
with anger
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
react verbally
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
on or to one side
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
Francis
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From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
Jeanne
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From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
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 Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
not any; not one
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
To recall to mind.
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
move hurridly
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
not in physical motion
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
precisely as stated
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The duke _sounded_ all that a maiden could dream of, but—she did not want him for a husband.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So her tears flowed afresh, and the king, finding her still silent, bade her remember that he should expect to see her in Paris on her way to Alençon in a week, and returned to Amboise in a very bad temper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
at the time that
From this reading It was not any love she had for her cousin, though like her father she felt a rush of indignation when she thought of the way she had been used and thrown aside—no, it was something quite different.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Left to herself, Jeanne continued to cry for some time; then she dried her eyes, and wondered why she so hated the thought of marrying the duke.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Why, what do you mean? he is a cavalier in a thousand,' Francis exclaimed angrily, and Jeanne could give no answer.
