Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

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From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

possessive form of “chamberlain” — British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

carry on a conversation

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

the act of departing

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

immediately past

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

go away from a place

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

a particular point in time

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading “Monsieur!

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

and nothing more

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

past form of “re-enter” — enter again

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

not used up

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

recurring again and again

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

not in physical motion

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

in a softened tone

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

express in words

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

in the direction of

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was answered in an undertone, so that I could not catch the speech, and the next moment we re-entered the ante-chamber, closely followed by René.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading Bentivoglio and Richelieu moved together toward us, and Sancerre, whispering Catherine’s command in the chamberlain’s ear, turned to Richelieu and said:

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

belonging to which person

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”

the words that are spoken

From this reading Those whom we had left were still there, in curious expectation; but René repeated to them the words of the Medicis, “The King sleeps,” and there followed the murmurs of low converse, and a subdued bustle of departure, only those remaining whose duties required them to stay--a page or so, the officer of the night, and the archers at the door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE KING’S SIGNET BOWING low, we stepped from the King’s bedside and moved toward the door, Catherine stopping Sancerre to give a last injunction: “You will leave by the private way, through my apartments--tell Bentivoglio.”