adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
abscondverbUS /æbˈskɑːnd/
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
abscondsverbUS /æbˈskɑːndz/
third-person singular of “abscond” — run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
appointingverbUS /əˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
Buckingham-gate
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From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
Duc
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From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
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 His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
Pecquigny
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From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
Pecquigny's
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From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here is more of the Duc de Pecquigny's episode.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
Virette
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From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Virette sent a friend, whom he ordered to deliver his letter in person, and see it read, with a challenge, appointing the Duc to meet him at an hour after seven this morning, at Buckingham-gate, where he waited till ten to no purpose, though the Duc had not been put under arrest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His servant disputed with the officer on his orders, till his master made his escape.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Virette absconds, and has sent M. de Pecquigny word, that he shall abscond till he can find a proper opportunity of fighting him.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading An officer was sent yesterday to put Virette under arrest.
