1429
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From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
28
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From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The crowd was impatient; it was enthusiastic.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "GOOD LUCK, JOAN!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The crowd was impatient; it was enthusiastic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The crowd was impatient; it was enthusiastic.
JOAN
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From this reading "GOOD LUCK, JOAN!"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
go away from a place
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "GOOD LUCK, JOAN!"
the force of workers available
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
sun-down
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From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think so--she can not go out on horseback by the postern gate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
Vaucouleurs
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From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crowd was impatient; it was enthusiastic.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Towards sun-down of February 28 of the year 1429, a large crowd consisting of men, women and children pressed around the Castle of Vaucouleurs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure the pretty Joan will leave the castle by this gate?" asked one of the crowd, addressing at random his nearest neighbor.
