used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
affiliatedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪlieɪtɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
(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 She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
battuenoun
a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
boarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
Consuelo
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From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
the first light of day
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
ten 10s
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
of great significance or value
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
Invisibles
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From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
lordlyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːrdliː/
of or befitting a lord
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
Matteus
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From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
the force of workers available
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
by chance
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "More than a hundred guests," he said, "had assembled at the castle, to participate in this lordly amusement."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At dawn, Consuelo was awakened by the sounds of the horn and the barking of dogs.
at the time that
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading When Matteus came to bring her breakfast, he told her there had been a great _battue_ of deer and wild boar in the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Consuelo understood that a large number of her sons, affiliated with the order, had assembled under the pretext of the chase, in this castle, which was the principal rendezvous of the most important of the meetings of the Invisibles.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was not a little shocked that perhaps all these men would be witnesses of her initiation, and asked if it could really be so interesting an affair to the order as to attract so great a crowd of its members.
