used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to-night mischief itself was quiet and uninventive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading So deep was their distraction that the watch passed unmolested.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading So deep was their distraction that the watch passed unmolested.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
episcopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But to-night mischief itself was quiet and uninventive.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading So deep was their distraction that the watch passed unmolested.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
PISTOLES
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From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But to-night mischief itself was quiet and uninventive.
robbingverbUS /ˈrɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
roisterers
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From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So deep was their distraction that the watch passed unmolested.
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
staffsnounUS /stæfs/
plural of “staff” — personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So deep was their distraction that the watch passed unmolested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
to-night
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From this reading But to-night mischief itself was quiet and uninventive.
uninventiveadjective
deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
From this reading But to-night mischief itself was quiet and uninventive.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading So deep was their distraction that the watch passed unmolested.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
VICOMTE
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From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So deep was their distraction that the watch passed unmolested.
look attentively
From this reading So deep was their distraction that the watch passed unmolested.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FIFTY PISTOLES OF MONSIEUR LE VICOMTE The roisterers went their devious ways, sobered and subdued.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had there been a violent death among them, the roisterers would have accepted the event with drunken philosophy.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Usually a rout was rounded out and finished by robbing the watch of their staffs and lanterns; by singing in front of the hotel of the mayor or the episcopal palace; by yielding to any extravagant whim suggested by mischief.
