adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
Aramis
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From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “Hush!” replied the latter, “know only that our fortune depends on our speed.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading It was during a relay that Porthos ventured to interrogate Aramis discreetly.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was during a relay that Porthos ventured to interrogate Aramis discreetly.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “Hush!” replied the latter, “know only that our fortune depends on our speed.”
Fouquet
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From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
HushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “Hush!” replied the latter, “know only that our fortune depends on our speed.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
interrogateverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪt/
transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading It was during a relay that Porthos ventured to interrogate Aramis discreetly.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was during a relay that Porthos ventured to interrogate Aramis discreetly.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Hush!” replied the latter, “know only that our fortune depends on our speed.”
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “Hush!” replied the latter, “know only that our fortune depends on our speed.”
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Hush!” replied the latter, “know only that our fortune depends on our speed.”
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Hush!” replied the latter, “know only that our fortune depends on our speed.”
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
Porthos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
relaynounUS /ˈriːleɪ/
the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading It was during a relay that Porthos ventured to interrogate Aramis discreetly.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Hush!” replied the latter, “know only that our fortune depends on our speed.”
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
spurringnounUS /ˈspɜːrɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was during a relay that Porthos ventured to interrogate Aramis discreetly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aramis and Porthos, having profited by the time granted them by Fouquet, did honor to the French cavalry by their speed.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
VauxnounUS /vɔːks/
United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading It was during a relay that Porthos ventured to interrogate Aramis discreetly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had soon, in this manner, placed twelve leagues between them and Vaux; they were then obliged to change horses, and organize a sort of post arrangement.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Porthos did not clearly understand on what kind of mission he was forced to display so much velocity; but as he saw Aramis spurring on furiously, he, Porthos, spurred on in the same way.
