used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
ANTOINETTE
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From this reading ANTOINETTE DE MIRANDOL.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
Conciergerie
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From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
Coursegol
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From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
Coursegol's
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From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading ANTOINETTE DE MIRANDOL.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
Dolores
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From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
a movement into or inward
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
divisible by two
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
MIRANDOL
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From this reading ANTOINETTE DE MIRANDOL.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
attach to a support
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
on one occasion
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
and nothing more
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
go across or through
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
except for; apart from
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
cut with a saw
From this reading One morning, on entering the public hall, she saw Coursegol behind the grating in the corridor.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fortnight had elapsed since Dolores first entered the Conciergerie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
hard to endure
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
Vauquelas
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From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the many trying experiences through which she had been obliged to pass, she had been sustained by the hope of a speedy meeting with Philip.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She dare not believe that Coursegol's efforts, or even the order of release which he had obtained through Vauquelas, could save them; but it seemed to her if she could only see her lover once more before she died, she could mount the scaffold without a regret.
