used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
AURILLY
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From this reading HOW AURILLY EXECUTED THE COMMISSION OF THE DUC D'ANJOU.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading HOW AURILLY EXECUTED THE COMMISSION OF THE DUC D'ANJOU.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not, however, see the features of the man by the fire.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
D'ANJOU
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the act of departing
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
DUC
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make void or empty of contents
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
EXECUTEDadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading HOW AURILLY EXECUTED THE COMMISSION OF THE DUC D'ANJOU.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He could not, however, see the features of the man by the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
HOW
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From this reading HOW AURILLY EXECUTED THE COMMISSION OF THE DUC D'ANJOU.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He could not, however, see the features of the man by the fire.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not, however, see the features of the man by the fire.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW AURILLY EXECUTED THE COMMISSION OF THE DUC D'ANJOU.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
Remy
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From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW AURILLY EXECUTED THE COMMISSION OF THE DUC D'ANJOU.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
soldiers collectively
From this reading To the confusion occasioned by the departure of the troops a profound silence succeeded.
uncoveringnounUS /ənˈkʌvərɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
at the time that
From this reading When Remy believed the house to be empty, he went down to prepare for his departure and that of Diana; but on opening the door of the room below, he was much surprised to see a man sitting by the fire, evidently watching him, although he pretended to look careless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Remy approached, according to his custom, with a slow, halting step, and uncovering his head, bald like that of an old man.
