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

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

(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 RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

at any time

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

wander aimlessly in search of pleasure

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

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From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

brought together in one place

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

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From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

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

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

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

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

possessive form of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

the present occasion

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

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From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

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From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

except for; apart from

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

without speaking

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

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

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

tenants of an estate considered as a group

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

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

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Soldiers and peasants gathered in small knots, eagerly discussing the events that were likely to ensue consequent upon the late monarch's decease.

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

From this reading The pennons and garlands were already being removed, the minstrels trooped silently back to the great hall, and the banner of the Lysles was lowered to half-mast.

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, although all outward signs of merrymaking had disappeared, the feast provided for the tenantry was to be partaken of on the arrival of the _Grâce à Dieu_.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "But Prince Henry was ever a young gallivant," observed Arnold Gripwell.

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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE _GRÂCE À DIEU_ For the nonce all thoughts of the expected arrival of Sir Oliver Lysle were forgotten, save by the Lady Bertha and her son.