used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
Aimery
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From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
Aloys
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From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
to come or go into
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.
Florette
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From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.
GIRAUDE
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From this reading GIRAUDE OF LAVAUR.
a young female
From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
a boy or man
From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.
LAVAUR
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From this reading GIRAUDE OF LAVAUR.
Morise
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From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
Mylio
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From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GIRAUDE OF LAVAUR.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
a male human offspring
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.