used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
Bailleul
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From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
coruscated
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From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
take in liquids
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
Fontainebleau
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From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
GERMAIN
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From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
gushedverbUS /ɡʌʃt/
past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading The Chevalier never ignored a politeness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Chevalier never ignored a politeness.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading The Chevalier never ignored a politeness.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
seigneurnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
St
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From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suddenly the horses wheeled round and stopped to drink at a small stream, which gushed into a natural basin by the roadside.
a Caucasian
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within, the frank old soldier sat, fresh from the royal hunt at the Palace; and on his breast coruscated the crimson heart and white rays of the Great Star of St. Louis, the reward of distinguished service.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading GERMAIN IN FRANCE Along the highway through the ancient Forest of Fontainebleau, the coach of the Chevalier de Bailleul, carven and gilt in elegant forms of the reign of Louis XVI., and driven with the spirit that belonged to the service of a grand seigneur, sped forward.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A mounted young man was about to water his animal at the basin, but noticing the equipage stopping, he backed out and gave up his place, at the same time raising his hat.
