used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
speak to
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even Philip appeared touched.
Arrasnoun
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
Brabant
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From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
common-places
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From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
deputing
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From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
DroppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Dropping on his knee, he kissed his father's hand.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
one or the other of two
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Philip appeared touched.
communicated in words
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Dropping on his knee, he kissed his father's hand.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
fluentadjectiveUS /ˈfluːənt/
smooth and unconstrained in movement
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dropping on his knee, he kissed his father's hand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dropping on his knee, he kissed his father's hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dropping on his knee, he kissed his father's hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Dropping on his knee, he kissed his father's hand.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Dropping on his knee, he kissed his father's hand.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dropping on his knee, he kissed his father's hand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Even Philip appeared touched.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
prelatenounUS /ˈprelɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He expressed his regret that he could not address them in either French or Flemish, deputing the Bishop of Arras to act as his interpreter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
having come into contact
From this reading Even Philip appeared touched.
communicated in words
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
well-turnedadjective
of a pleasing shape
From this reading This duty was performed by the prelate in smooth, fluent, and well-turned common-places, being replied to by Jacob Mass, member of the Council of Brabant, much in the same style.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Charles, placing his hands on his son's head, then blessed him, and raising him, embraced him affectionately, while Philip uttered a few words expressive of his duty to his father, and his affection for his people.
