Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

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From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

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From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

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From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

placed crosswise

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

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From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

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From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

transport from one place to another

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

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From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

ten 10s

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

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From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

occurring from time to time

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

a gaudy outward display

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

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From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

expose to ridicule or public scorn

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

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From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

create by training and teaching

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We crossed the river by the ferry that plied from the Louvre gardens, landing near the end of the Rue de Seine, a hundred paces below the Tour de Nesle.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

in or at the place that

From this reading Thence we followed the same street till we reached the Rue du Bussy, where we turned to the right, keeping straight on till we reached the pillory which stands, as a terror to evil-doers, at the junction of the Rue du Four and the Rue des Boucheries.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

which person or people

From this reading There, in the triangular open space used as an occasional market, we were joined by Monsieur de Rochfort, the Chancellor, and Monsieur de Commines, who, so far, had ridden by my side pointing out this or that of interest as we passed, drew apart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading HOW I MET MADEMOISELLE THE SECOND TIME Though Monsieur de Commines travelled, as he said, on the King's service--a service which, I have since concluded, had it been known, might have cost him his head--he travelled without ostentation.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet our train of twelve mounted guards, six led packhorses and as many body servants was a royal progress compared with our entrance to Paris.