used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a tall woman of forty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading While her daughter was engaged with her needle, Madam Lebrenn saw to the books of the establishment.
BRENNUS
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From this reading "THE SWORD OF BRENNUS."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
a female human offspring
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While her daughter was engaged with her needle, Madam Lebrenn saw to the books of the establishment.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading While her daughter was engaged with her needle, Madam Lebrenn saw to the books of the establishment.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading She was a tall woman of forty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While her daughter was engaged with her needle, Madam Lebrenn saw to the books of the establishment.
the act of retaining something
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
and nothing more
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
Lebrenn
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From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
a woman of refinement
From this reading While her daughter was engaged with her needle, Madam Lebrenn saw to the books of the establishment.
Marik
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From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading While her daughter was engaged with her needle, Madam Lebrenn saw to the books of the establishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE SWORD OF BRENNUS."
on one occasion
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
Plouernel
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From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
cut with a saw
From this reading While her daughter was engaged with her needle, Madam Lebrenn saw to the books of the establishment.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a tall woman of forty.
do one's shopping
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "THE SWORD OF BRENNUS."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was a tall woman of forty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SWORD OF BRENNUS."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While her daughter was engaged with her needle, Madam Lebrenn saw to the books of the establishment.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Her face, at once serious and kind, preserved the traces of extraordinary beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Marik Lebrenn was holding the conversation, just reported, with the Count of Plouernel, the merchant's wife and daughter were, as was their custom, busy in the shop, over which hung the sign--_The Sword of Brennus_.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was a tall woman of forty.
