used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
in addition
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
for the reason that
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
BONAPARTEnounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
Caron's
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From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
Clouet
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From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
else
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From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
a social unit living together
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
habituated
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From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
Marie-Therese
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From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
Moufflet
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From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
NAPOLEONnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
only a very short time before
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
in the near future
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
not in physical motion
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading THE STAR OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE The days passed by after these events in a strange and unaccustomed quiet.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Indeed the Clouet family could scarcely become used to the tranquillity, so habituated had it been to months of waiting, days of suspense, and hours of turmoil and agitation!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Jean continued in his place as Caron's assistant at the Tower for several weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
but in spite of that
From this reading This he did for two reasons,--because as yet he had nothing else in view in the way of occupation, and also because he had still one other duty to perform, in delivering Moufflet to Marie-Therese as Louis Charles had wished.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The detention of this young princess in the Tower was soon to come to a close, as negotiations for her release and dismissal to Austria were steadily progressing.
