used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
AcademiciannounUS /ˌækədəˈmɪʃən/
someone elected to honorary membership in an academy
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
accoucheurnoun
a physician specializing in obstetrics
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
(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 ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
brought into existence
From this reading Epimenides of Cnossos was born of the loves of a mortal and a nymph.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
a young person of either sex
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
Cnossosnoun
an ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC
From this reading Epimenides of Cnossos was born of the loves of a mortal and a nymph.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
Dosiades
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From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
Dr
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From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
Epimenides
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From this reading Epimenides of Cnossos was born of the loves of a mortal and a nymph.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
Gastinel
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From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
Gerberoy
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From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
ten 10s
From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Epimenides of Cnossos was born of the loves of a mortal and a nymph.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
subject to death
From this reading Epimenides of Cnossos was born of the loves of a mortal and a nymph.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Epimenides of Cnossos was born of the loves of a mortal and a nymph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
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 ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
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 ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
Satine
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From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
SciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ANXIOUSLY the King and Queen consulted, in respect of the decree pronounced upon the Princess in her cradle, all persons of learning and judgment, notably Monsieur Gerberoy, perpetual secretary of the Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Gastinel, the Queen’s accoucheur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Epimenides of Cnossos was born of the loves of a mortal and a nymph.
look attentively
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
a late time of life
From this reading “Monsieur Gerberoy,” Satine inquired, “can one really sleep a hundred years?”
but in spite of that
From this reading While yet a child he was sent by Dosiades, his father, to watch the flocks in the mountains.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Madame,” answered the Academician, “we have examples of sleep, more or less prolonged, some of which I can relate to Your Majesty.
