used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
a young person of either sex
From this reading We have prayed for peace, but through a little seven years' child in Navarre there is a menace."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
divisible by two
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
fingernailsnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərneɪlz/
plural of “fingernail” — the nail at the end of a finger
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
Helville
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From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We have prayed for peace, but through a little seven years' child in Navarre there is a menace."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading We have prayed for peace, but through a little seven years' child in Navarre there is a menace."
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
Monseigneur
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From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
mumbledverbUS /ˈmʌmbəld/
past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
Navarre
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From this reading We have prayed for peace, but through a little seven years' child in Navarre there is a menace."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
not any; not one
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading We have prayed for peace, but through a little seven years' child in Navarre there is a menace."
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
express in words
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading We have prayed for peace, but through a little seven years' child in Navarre there is a menace."
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
tensnounUS /tenz/
plural of “ten” — the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We have prayed for peace, but through a little seven years' child in Navarre there is a menace."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
precisely as stated
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE "Now that we have the blessing of God we may go on," said Louis, biting his fingernails so closely that the beginnings of what he had next to say were mumbled through a hand upon his mouth.
at the time that
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
which person or people
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As words they were smooth enough, but when I remembered the King's reply to Monseigneur upon the very altar step the threat behind the flattery could not be ignored.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
a late time of life
From this reading It is enough for common men that they look no farther than to-morrow or next year, but nations live by generations, and we who think for France must think in tens of years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am going to trust you, Monsieur de Helville, even as I trust the worthy priest who serves me and the Church at the altar behind us.
