used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
in addition
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
for the reason that
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
Bess
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From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
the two together, not just one
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Therefore he could see but little of that brave and honest creature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Therefore he could see but little of that brave and honest creature.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Therefore he could see but little of that brave and honest creature.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Therefore he could see but little of that brave and honest creature.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
EGREMONT
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From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
fellow-secretaries
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From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
Germains
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From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Therefore he could see but little of that brave and honest creature.
how
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From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
and nothing more
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Therefore he could see but little of that brave and honest creature.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
Lukens's
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From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
ROGER
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From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
only a very short time before
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Therefore he could see but little of that brave and honest creature.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
St
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From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The reflection gave him a strange sense of relief, and also of remorse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he could see but little of that brave and honest creature.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
which person or people
From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH ROGER EGREMONT MEETS WITH BOTH GOOD AND ILL FORTUNE WHAT is reckoned ill luck at one time is counted the best of good luck at another.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In his prison days he scarcely knew how he should have existed without her.
writing-table
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From this reading Roger Egremont, who had fretted continually in his heart about being tied to the King’s writing-table, now was secretly rejoiced that he had ample duty to do, because of one of his fellow-secretaries falling ill just about the time of Bess Lukens’s arrival at St. Germains.
