used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CUP AND THE LIP.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
Baudichon
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From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
Blondel
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From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
intentionally conceived
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE CUP AND THE LIP.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
Fabri
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From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
LIPnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THE CUP AND THE LIP.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
Petitot
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From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CUP AND THE LIP.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And Blondel was conscious that they saw it, and on that account strove the more to mask his feelings under a show of decision.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
look attentively
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Blondel could not hide the agitation he felt as he listened to his unexpected visitors, and saw whither their errand tended.
which person or people
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
belonging to which person
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "I have little doubt that I shall have news within the hour," he said.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fabri, who was leader of the deputation of three who had come upon him without warning, discerned this; much more Baudichon and Petitot, whose eyes were on the watch for the least sign of weakness.
