aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
(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 Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That night Jeannette slept late and little.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE FOUNTAIN OF THE FAIRIES.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
without stop or interruption
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
Darc
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From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
DauphinnounUS /ˈdaʊfɪn/
formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
the act of departing
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
emancipatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪtɪd/
free from traditional social restraints
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
FAIRIESnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading AT THE FOUNTAIN OF THE FAIRIES.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
feudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
FOUNTAINnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading AT THE FOUNTAIN OF THE FAIRIES.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
FurtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
Gillon
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From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
imprecations
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From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
Jeannette
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From this reading That night Jeannette slept late and little.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading That night Jeannette slept late and little.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That night Jeannette slept late and little.
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 James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
held dear
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
messenger's
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From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night Jeannette slept late and little.
not any; not one
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE FOUNTAIN OF THE FAIRIES.
overlordshipnoun
the position of overlord
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading That night Jeannette slept late and little.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night Jeannette slept late and little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE FOUNTAIN OF THE FAIRIES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
communicated in words
From this reading Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France.
VassalsnounUS /ˈvæsəlz/
plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading James Darc, his wife and sons continued long after the departure of Gillon the Furtive to lament the public calamities.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vassals of the King, they loved him; and they served him all the more seeing they knew him less and in no wise felt his feudal overlordship, having emancipated themselves with the aid of the distance that separated them from him and from the troubles that had fallen upon him.
