used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
Anbiez
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From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
censusnounUS /ˈsensəs/
a periodic count of the population
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
Ciotat
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From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
despatched
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From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
the head of a state government
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
Isnard
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From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
full of life and energy
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
Maison-Forte
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From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
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 Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
Provençal
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From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading Many days had elapsed since Master Isnard had been driven so unceremoniously from Maison-Forte des Anbiez.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Master Isnard, established in a hostelry of La Ciotat, had despatched a messenger to Marseilles for the purpose of informing the marshal of the lively resistance he had encountered upon the subject of the census of arms.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very small number of gentlemen had submitted to the orders of the governor.
Vitry
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From this reading The conduct of the baron toward the deputy of the marshal, the Duke of Vitry, had been generally approved by the nobility of the neighbourhood.
which person or people
From this reading The citizens generally ranged themselves on the side of the nobility and the clergy, who defended Provençal rights and privileges.
