used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER DUPE.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
for the reason that
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
Charny
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From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
Dormans
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From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
DUPEverbUS /duːp/
fool or hoax
From this reading ANOTHER DUPE.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
Family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
be obedient to
From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
and nothing more
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
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 Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
Petion's
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From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
snubbingverbUS /ˈsnʌbɪŋ/
inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charny got down the first to have the Queen's orders but she gave him a look to imply that he was to keep in the background.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On arriving at Dormans, the party had to get out at an inn as nothing was prepared for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Either from Petion's orders or from the Royal Family's snubbing him on the journey having vexed him, or because the place was really full, only three garret rooms were available.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He hastened to obey without knowing the cause.
