used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
(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 After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
propose a payment
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
Bosse
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From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
criminateverb
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
D'Aunoy
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From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
discoursed
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From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
DragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
Du
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From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
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 After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
go away from a place
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
Montalt
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From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
Motte
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From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
oppression's
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From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
presageverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒ/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
express in words
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
up to a particular time
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
twenty-firstadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɜːrst/
coming next after the twentieth in position
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
at the time that
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
which person or people
From this reading The confusion of the Marquis de Montalt on perceiving this man was observed by many persons present, and particularly by La Motte, who drew from this circumstance a favourable presage for himself.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Leave was at length granted for the appearance of Du Bosse, with a promise that his words should not criminate him, and he accompanied La Motte into court.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After they had discoursed for some time on their circumstances, D'Aunoy said he knew a way by which Du Bosse might change all his poverty to riches, but that he would not say more till he was certain he would be willing to follow it.
WrenchverbUS /rentʃ/
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading Drag forth the legal monster into light, Wrench from his hand oppression's iron rod, And bid the cruel feel the pains they give.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
a late time of life
From this reading When Du Bosse was called upon, he informed the court, that on the night of the twenty-first of April, in the preceding year, one Jean D'Aunoy, a man he had known many years, came to his lodging.
