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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
also
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
breast
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
brief
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From this reading His orders to Péron were distinct and brief.
broad
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
burned
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
cape
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
cardinal
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
CARDINAL'S
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
distinct
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From this reading His orders to Péron were distinct and brief.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
down
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
edged
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
employed
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
energy
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
Esprit
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
eyes
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
face
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
fire
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
four
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
fur
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
get
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
INSTRUCTIONS
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
knaves
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
men
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
mood
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
morning
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
musketeer
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
only
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
order
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
orders
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From this reading His orders to Péron were distinct and brief.
pale
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
purpose
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
pursue
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
Péron
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
red
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
relentless
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
restless
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
ribbon
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
Richelieu
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
robe
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
said
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
Saint
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
salon
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
spirit
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
star
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
stout
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
summoned
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
three
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
unexpected
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
uniform
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
unwelcome
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
up
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
very
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From this reading His face was very pale, but his eyes burned with the fire of his restless spirit; he was in the mood to pursue a purpose with relentless energy.
waited
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From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
walking
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
wear
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CARDINAL’S INSTRUCTIONS IN the morning, Péron waited upon the cardinal for his instructions, and they were not only unexpected but also unwelcome.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
wish
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From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
wore
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From this reading Richelieu was alone when he summoned his musketeer, and was walking up and down the salon; his red robe and cape were edged with fur, and on his breast he wore the broad ribbon and star of the order of Saint Esprit.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You will get three or four stout knaves,” he said; “I do not wish my men employed, and you will not wear your uniform.
