used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
placed in a grave
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
Etienne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
at any time
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
the act of giving
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
immediately past
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
LIANCOURT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
held dear
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
the force of workers available
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
SUBMISSIONnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
To-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
Vayenne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
in or at the place that
From this reading To-day the whole city mourned and honored him, and a great silent crowd was in the streets as he passed to his last resting place, to sleep for ever in that beautiful House of God where he had so often crept in to sleep at night.
which person or people
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE SUBMISSION OF MADEMOISELLE DE LIANCOURT They buried Jean in the great Church of St. Etienne, as was fitting, and a whole city mourned him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some had laughed at him, some with him; some had pitied him; and a few, understanding him better, had loved him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had passed in and out amongst them, there was hardly a man, woman, or child in Vayenne who had not known him, now his place was suddenly empty.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Soldiers saluted as he passed, and men remembered what he had done for the city that he loved, crowning his good work by giving his life for the Duke's.
