used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
CATASTROPHESnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfiz/
plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE CENTRE OF CATASTROPHES.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading THE CENTRE OF CATASTROPHES.
Charny
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From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
an indirect suggestion
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
go away from a place
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
LifeguardsnounUS /ˈlaɪfɡɑːrdz/
plural of “lifeguard” — an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CENTRE OF CATASTROPHES.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
others
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From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
Petion
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From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
pledgingverbUS /ˈpledʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
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 After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
repeatsnounUS /rɪˈpiːts/
plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
SireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
carry out
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CENTRE OF CATASTROPHES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This day he repeats the offer, pledging his honor as a representative, and I believe you ought to hear the idea."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Sire, we humbly beg," replied Charny for the others, "that we may be free to take the hint or leave it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the repast, the King called the three Lifeguards into council with the Queen and Lady Elizabeth.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," he began, "yesterday, M. Petion proposed that you should flee in disguise, but the Queen and I opposed the plan for fear it was a plot.
