used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEATH WARNINGS D'Epernon stood at the door.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He held out both hands.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
close-fittingadjective
fitting closely but comfortably
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
D'Epernon
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From this reading DEATH WARNINGS D'Epernon stood at the door.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH WARNINGS D'Epernon stood at the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DEATH WARNINGS D'Epernon stood at the door.
put on clothes
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He held out both hands.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held out both hands.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held out both hands.
high-crownedadjective
(of a hat) having a high crown
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He held out both hands.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DEATH WARNINGS D'Epernon stood at the door.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH WARNINGS D'Epernon stood at the door.
WARNINGSnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading DEATH WARNINGS D'Epernon stood at the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The splendid favourite of the King of France was attired in a plain, close-fitting black dress, while a cloak of the like material dropped from his shoulders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A broad-brimmed hat, high-crowned, and with a sweeping black feather, was on his head.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "See, my good Professor," he began, "I am at your martial mercy.
