used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAID OF FRANCE "The Duke of Friedwald!"
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
accoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
ailingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
placed crosswise
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A MAID OF FRANCE "The Duke of Friedwald!"
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A MAID OF FRANCE "The Duke of Friedwald!"
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
Friedwald
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From this reading A MAID OF FRANCE "The Duke of Friedwald!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
Jacqueline
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From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
a female domestic
From this reading A MAID OF FRANCE "The Duke of Friedwald!"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
new-comer
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From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
not any; not one
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAID OF FRANCE "The Duke of Friedwald!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAID OF FRANCE "The Duke of Friedwald!"
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
at the time that
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
which person or people
From this reading It was not the princess who thus exclaimed, but Jacqueline.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she had heard, above the din of the fray, the cries with which the new-comer had been greeted, no suspicion of his identity had crossed her mind.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She had wondered, been puzzled at the unexpected appearance of Robert, Duke of Friedwald, but that he and the ailing fool were one and the same was wide from her field of speculation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Charles had spoken loudly, and, drawn irresistibly to the scene, she had caught his significant words at the moment she recognized, in his brave accoutrements, him whom she had known as the duke's fool.
