1682
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From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
Avril
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From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon the column had been inscribed the words:
next to; at the side of
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
travel across or pass over
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
et
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From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
EUSTACE
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From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon the column had been inscribed the words:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
not accessible to view
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ST.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading Upon the column had been inscribed the words:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
Navarre
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From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
Neuvième
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From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
not any; not one
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
OverlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
Roy
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From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
règne
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From this reading Louis le Grand, Roy de France et de Navarre, règne; le Neuvième Avril, 1682.
SANCERRE
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From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
ST
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From this reading IN WHICH ST.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/
not having an identifying mark
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the column had been inscribed the words:
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ST.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading EUSTACE IS KIND TO DE SANCERRE Overlooking the waters of the great river, as they met and mingled with the waves of a lonely sea, stood a wooden column beside a wooden cross.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Upon the column had been inscribed the words:
a late time of life
From this reading Almost hidden by the shadow of the pompous pillar, the cross, unmarked by hand of man, made no open claim to power, but awaited patiently the outcome of the years.
