used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
in actual fact
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
Bertrand
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From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Some presumed punctuation errors have been corrected.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID KER.
du
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From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Some presumed punctuation errors have been corrected.
etc
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From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
set up or found
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
Guesclin
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From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some presumed punctuation errors have been corrected.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
KER
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From this reading DAVID KER.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
for more time
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
not any; not one
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Some presumed punctuation errors have been corrected.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading Some presumed punctuation errors have been corrected.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
Rennes
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From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some presumed punctuation errors have been corrected.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
confined on all sides
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Tale of Bertrand du Guesclin Author of “Among the Dark Mountains,” etc.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
precisely as stated
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
at the time that
From this reading When italics were used in the original book, the corresponding text has been surrounded by _underscores_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I must plead guilty to having, for the purposes of the story, placed my hero’s castle (which unhappily no longer exists) much nearer to Rennes than it actually was; but the chief events of his life are given here very much as I found them in the old French chronicles.
