used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As soon as he arrived, he questioned Dominique about the princess.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As soon as he arrived, he questioned Dominique about the princess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he arrived, he questioned Dominique about the princess.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
chillsnounUS /tʃɪlz/
plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
without doubt or question
From this reading The dying Louis XV. had only too clearly foreseen the future.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
DominiquenounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading As soon as he arrived, he questioned Dominique about the princess.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The dying Louis XV. had only too clearly foreseen the future.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading The dying Louis XV. had only too clearly foreseen the future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The dying Louis XV. had only too clearly foreseen the future.
the act of departing
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
Julie
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From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
Létorière
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From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
Mlle
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From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
MontmartrenounUS /ˌmɑːnˈmærtrə/
the highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
and nothing more
From this reading The dying Louis XV. had only too clearly foreseen the future.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
approval to do something
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
provost-guard
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From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As soon as he arrived, he questioned Dominique about the princess.
quitted
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From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
Soissonsnoun
a battle in World War I (May 1918); the Germans tried to attack before the American numbers were too great to defeat; the tactical success of the Germans proved to be a strategic failure
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he arrived, he questioned Dominique about the princess.
Soubisenoun
veloute sauce with sauteed chopped onions and whipping cream
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
move hurridly
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The dying Louis XV. had only too clearly foreseen the future.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Feeling, on the road, alternate chills and fever, he attributed his indisposition to the painful emotions which had recently agitated him.
which person or people
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading THE DUEL After the death of Louis XV., the Marquis of Létorière quitted Versailles in order to return with all speed to Paris, and to the convent of Montmartre, in order to see the princess Julie.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading A provost-guard was established in the abbey, by order of Louis XVI., to prevent Mlle. de Soissons from going out or receiving persons who were not furnished with the permission of Madame Soubise.
