used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
the act of burning something
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
d'Auvray
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From this reading "Take him out to the street, d'Auvray."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
how
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From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
Mayennenoun
a department of northwestern France in the Pays de la Loire region
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The tall musketeer, saluting, motioned me to precede him.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading The tall musketeer, saluting, motioned me to precede him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
musketeernounUS /ˌmʌskəˈtiːr/
a foot soldier armed with a musket
From this reading The tall musketeer, saluting, motioned me to precede him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Take him out to the street, d'Auvray."
a course of conduct
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The tall musketeer, saluting, motioned me to precede him.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The tall musketeer, saluting, motioned me to precede him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Take him out to the street, d'Auvray."
carry out
From this reading "Take him out to the street, d'Auvray."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tall musketeer, saluting, motioned me to precede him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had given him the lie then and there, but as I emerged from the darkness Mayenne commanded:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Take him out to the street, d'Auvray."
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading For a moment I hesitated, burning to defend my valour before mademoiselle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, reflecting how much harm my hasty tongue had previously done me, and that the path to freedom was now open before me, I said nothing.
