used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
(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 THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
AphroditenounUS /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
AresnounUS /ɑːrz/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of war; son of Zeus and Hera; identified with Roman Mars
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
Céligny
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From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
enshrinedverbUS /enˈʃraɪnd/
past form of “enshrine” — enclose in a shrine
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
Finistère
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From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
only a very short time before
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
the act of departing
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
Marthe
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From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
Mlle
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From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
with speed
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
ROLAND
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From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
ROMAUNT
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From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
sheathedadjectiveUS /ʃiːðd/
enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
hurting
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
not in physical motion
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
tourelles
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From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
Vergne
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From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His heart was certainly sore at leaving the clash of arms, and he still resented the summary separation from his leader.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
at the time that
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE ROMAUNT OF ROLAND It may be doubted whether, after all, Roland de Céligny really regretted exchanging Ares for Aphrodite.
belonging to which person
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He hardly knew himself, as he journeyed with his injured friend by discreet routes back to Finistère and that friend’s home near the sea.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What, in that blest abode, would Marthe be doing when they came on her?
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, to balance the sword half drawn and all too quickly sheathed, were the curls of Mlle de la Vergne, enshrined in the château whose tourelles rose, on the third day, from a screen of chestnuts to greet the travellers.
