adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How D’Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How D’Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw.
cardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
D'Artagnan
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From this reading How D’Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading How D’Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
Germain
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From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
How
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From this reading How D’Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
howsoever
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From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
Laporte's
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From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
Mazarin
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From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
Porthos
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prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
SaintnounUS /seɪnt/
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading How D’Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
StrawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading How D’Artagnan and Porthos earned by selling Straw.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
TennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Ten or twelve persons had been in the secret since six o’clock, and howsoever great their prudence might be, they could not issue the necessary orders for the departure without suspicion being generated.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, she offered the cardinal Laporte’s place, which he accepted and went from one carriage to the other.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mazarin was desirous of setting out instantly for Saint Germain, but the queen declared that she should wait for the people whom she had appointed to meet her.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without foundation that a report of the king’s intention to leave Paris by night had been circulated.
