used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Martin approached his master, who was again absorbed in thought.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
anew
From this reading Martin approached his master, who was again absorbed in thought.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Martin approached his master, who was again absorbed in thought.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
clothing in general
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
GuisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Martin approached his master, who was again absorbed in thought.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Monseigneur," said Martin-Guerre, "this is our man."
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 OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Monseigneur," said Martin-Guerre, "this is our man."
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin approached his master, who was again absorbed in thought.
Martin-Guerre
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From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Martin approached his master, who was again absorbed in thought.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
Monseigneur
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From this reading "Monseigneur," said Martin-Guerre, "this is our man."
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
not any; not one
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
NOCTE
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From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
OBSCURI
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From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
on one occasion
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Monseigneur," said Martin-Guerre, "this is our man."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Monseigneur," said Martin-Guerre, "this is our man."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
SOLA
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From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
SUBverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other occupants of the tent were playing or sleeping, as their fancy dictated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Monseigneur," said Martin-Guerre, "this is our man."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Martin approached his master, who was again absorbed in thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Martin approached his master, who was again absorbed in thought.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
at the time that
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
which person or people
From this reading OBSCURI SOLA SUB NOCTE When Gabriel returned to his seat after escorting Monsieur de Guise to the door, he made a sign to Martin-Guerre, who at once left his occupation and went out, seeming to need no further instructions.
belonging to which person
From this reading The squire came back after about fifteen minutes, accompanied by a pale, emaciated individual, whose clothes were almost falling from his body.
