used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She noticed a parley going forward at the gate.
Barbe
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From this reading Barbe could see Le Ber's face darken.
Ber
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From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
Ber's
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From this reading Barbe could see Le Ber's face darken.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Barbe could see Le Ber's face darken.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
darkenverbUS /ˈdɑːrkən/
become dark or darker
From this reading Barbe could see Le Ber's face darken.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Barbe could see Le Ber's face darken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She noticed a parley going forward at the gate.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She noticed a parley going forward at the gate.
the act of departing
From this reading She noticed a parley going forward at the gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
Jacques
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From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
not any; not one
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She noticed a parley going forward at the gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
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 Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading She noticed a parley going forward at the gate.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Barbe could see Le Ber's face darken.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She noticed a parley going forward at the gate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She noticed a parley going forward at the gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Some outsider demanded entrance, for the sentry disappeared between the towers and returned for orders.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
which person or people
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He approached the commandant who stood talking with Jacques le Ber, the merchant of Montreal.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But such influences had no effect on a healthy warm young creature, freed unaccountably from her convent, and brought on a perilous, delightful journey to so strange a part of her world.
