used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
chroniclingverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading No great deal occurred upon the road worthy of chronicling.
Conciergerie
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From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading No great deal occurred upon the road worthy of chronicling.
Desgrais
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From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
Dinant
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From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
divisible by two
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
EXAMINATIONnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading No great deal occurred upon the road worthy of chronicling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
MARCHIONESSnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
Marie
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From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
not any; not one
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading No great deal occurred upon the road worthy of chronicling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
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 THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
postilions
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From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
get by special effort
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
move hurridly
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
stratagemsnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəmz/
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
Theria
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From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, beyond the advantage of losing as little time as possible upon the road, there was no absolute necessity for this speed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Theria had not received the letter, as we have seen; and if he had, he could have rendered but little assistance to the Marchioness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
which person or people
From this reading THE JOURNEY--EXAMINATION OF THE MARCHIONESS Hurried on by the orders of the exempt, and escorted by a body of archers, who kept at full gallop round the carriage, the postilions spurred and lashed their horses, bringing Desgrais and his prisoner to Dinant sooner even than they expected.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Still Desgrais knew his prisoner; and uncertain as to what trouble she might cause him by her wonderful art and powers of inventing stratagems, he determined not to relax his vigilance until Marie was safe and secure within the walls of the Conciergerie.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading No great deal occurred upon the road worthy of chronicling.
