Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

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From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

all the weapons and equipment that a country has

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

divisible by two

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

a female grandchild

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

a state in New England

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

not any; not one

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

on one occasion

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

To recall to mind.

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

express the need or desire for

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

a male human offspring

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

express in speech

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE THREE VISITS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE THREE VISITS.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading THE THREE VISITS.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

(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 "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

at the time that

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

which person or people

From this reading On arriving at the Arsenal Bathilde asked for Mademoiselle de Launay, who--at her request--led her at once to Madame de Maine.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Doubtless you may have lost some of your titles, some of your dignities, but their vengeance will stop, for no one would dare to attack the life, or even the liberty, of the son of Louis XIV., or the granddaughter of the great Conde."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ah, it is you, my child!" said the duchess, with a distracted air and voice; "it is well to remember one's friends when they are in misfortune."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Alas, madame!" replied Bathilde, "I come to your royal highness to speak of one still more unfortunate.