used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
Arithelli
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From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
buckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
one or the other of two
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
EmilenounUS /eɪˈmiːl/
the boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
et
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From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
forfeitverbUS /ˈfɔːrfɪt/
lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
Honneur
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From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
Patrie
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From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
an idea that is suggested
From this reading At the suggestion of the leader Emile had been made responsible for her behaviour.
SWINBURNEnoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading SWINBURNE.
carry out
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If she betrayed them in any way his life was to pay forfeit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
at the time that
From this reading "These were things she came to know, and to take their measure, When the play was played out so for one man's pleasure."
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few days later, Arithelli was duly initiated, and given the badge of the Cause, a massive buckle with a woman's figure, and on either side the words _Honneur et Patrie_.
