aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It is time to act, not talk.
(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 'I know all, my lord.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
Arnidieu
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From this reading _Arnidieu!_ But I shall long remember this frolic!'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
D'OR
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From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading _Arnidieu!_ But I shall long remember this frolic!'
Grand-Master
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From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I know all, my lord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is time to act, not talk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is time to act, not talk.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'I know all, my lord.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Arnidieu!_ But I shall long remember this frolic!'
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 'I know all, my lord.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I know all, my lord.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is time to act, not talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
Pantin
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From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
with speed
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
To recall to mind.
From this reading _Arnidieu!_ But I shall long remember this frolic!'
cut with a saw
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Arnidieu!_ But I shall long remember this frolic!'
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
express in speech
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It is time to act, not talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Arnidieu!_ But I shall long remember this frolic!'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is time to act, not talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
TOISON
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From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
Vitry
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From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about to speak, but Henry burst in rapidly:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
belonging to which person
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF 'THE TOISON D'OR' Turning, we beheld de Vitry at the open door, the small and narrow figure of Pantin at his elbow, and, close behind, the stern features of the Grand-Master, the anxiety on whose face cleared as he saw the King before him.
