Chapter III

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

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

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

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

any large and important church

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

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

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

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From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

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From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

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From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

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

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

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From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

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From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

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

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

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From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

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From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

engage in

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

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From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

not any; not one

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

many times at short intervals

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

on one occasion

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

in an original manner

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

above and across; more than

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

plural of “pennant” — the award given to the champion

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

a city in northeastern France to the east of Paris; scene of the coronation of most French kings; site of the unconditional German surrender in 1945 at the end of World War II

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

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

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

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

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

the leading units moving at the head of an army

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

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

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On its quaint façade how often we curiously examined the broken figures of the sculptured musicians, for this was the street down which the royal processions passed on their way to the coronation at the cathedral.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

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

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We could look up at the Maison des Musiciens, so old a building that no one knows for what it was originally built.

in or at the place that

From this reading At the rear of the Hôtel Lion d'Or we could see the old hotel of the sign of the Maison Rouge, where the father and mother of Jeanne d'Arc were housed at the time of the crowning of the dauphin.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We could walk over the cobblestone of the narrow rue de Tambour, which was once, so history says, one of the largest and most frequented of the streets of Rheims.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The soldiers in the vanguard had struck and broken the statues with their spears to make way for the banners and pennants of the brilliant cavalcade.