the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
blue-bloodedadjective
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
Chaussegros
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From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
contrivings
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From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Such was his custom when he had something special to say.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
DominiquenounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
Germain's
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From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
goldwork
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From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such was his custom when he had something special to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
the state of being honored
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
Lecour
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From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
Lery
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From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
mess-table
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From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
a human being
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
plebeiannounUS /pləˈbiːən/
one of the common people
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
Rene
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From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
express in words
From this reading Such was his custom when he had something special to say.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Such was his custom when he had something special to say.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Such was his custom when he had something special to say.
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 He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was his custom when he had something special to say.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
Troyes
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From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two or three mornings later, Dominique came into Germain's sitting chamber at Troyes and taking up his Master's service sword looked closely at it as if to examine the polish on the goldwork.
Villeroy
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From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECRET OUT Louis Rene Chaussegros de Lery, that model of blue-blooded elegance, was not the person to encourage any plebeian in basking in the smiles of aristocratic society.
(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 There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
at the time that
From this reading Such was his custom when he had something special to say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an inflexible honour in him, as well as pride, which was desperately shocked by the contrivings of Lecour.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He therefore detailed the story, without any heat but without any mercy, to the mess-table of the company of Villeroy.
