used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
completely unclothed
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
Beaujeu
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From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
Commines
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From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did La Mothe speak.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
move gently or carefully
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
set up or found
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
how
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From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
LAYSnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
Lessaix
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From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
licencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
Mothe
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From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
not one, and not any
From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did La Mothe speak.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
outrunverbUS /aʊˈtrʌn/
run faster than
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
express in speech
From this reading Nor did La Mothe speak.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
TristannounUS /ˈtrɪstæn/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
hard to endure
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Not only had the suddenness of the unexpected summons confused him, but his thoughts were too deeply busied trying to remember how far he had allowed his tongue to outrun discretion.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
vouchsafed
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From this reading But to none Tristan gave greeting, much less vouchsafed explanation, and by none was he challenged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
which person or people
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE KING LAYS BARE HIS HEART If proof were needed of the King's unique trust in his Grand Marshal it was to be found in the ease with which Tristan conveyed La Mothe past the sentries who stood guard at every door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Not Commines, not Lessaix, not Beaujeu himself, for all that he was the King's son-in-law, could have brought a stranger to the King's presence without special licence.
