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From this reading _The Episode Called The Conspiracy of Arnaye_ 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
Arnaye
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From this reading _The Episode Called The Conspiracy of Arnaye_ 1.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The Episode Called The Conspiracy of Arnaye_ 1.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
ConspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading _The Episode Called The Conspiracy of Arnaye_ 1.
contortedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɔːrtəd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
d'Arnaye
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From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
dearly loved
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
Demoisellenoun
a young unmarried woman
From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
EpisodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading _The Episode Called The Conspiracy of Arnaye_ 1.
Europa's
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From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
kail-yard
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From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
set down according to a plan
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
Matthiette
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From this reading The Demoiselle Matthiette contorted her features in an expression of disapproval.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Episode Called The Conspiracy of Arnaye_ 1.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
Ouais
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From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
PolicynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
Puysange
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From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So soon!" said she.
Sieur
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From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
in the near future
From this reading "So soon!" said she.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
TemperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Episode Called The Conspiracy of Arnaye_ 1.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
to-morrow
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From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
at the time that
From this reading "I had thought--" "Ouais, my dear niece, Love rides by ordinary with a dripping spur, and is still as arbitrary as in the day when Mars was taken with a net and amorous Jove bellowed in Europa's kail-yard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Policy Tempered with Singing_ "And so," said the Sieur d'Arnaye, as he laid down the letter, "we may look for the coming of Monsieur de Puysange to-morrow."
