used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
anew
From this reading Three days later the Count again passed by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ‘Why didn’t you come?’ he asked the pretty spinner.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Three days later the Count again passed by.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading ‘Come to the castle, I tell you.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘Come to the castle, I tell you.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later the Count again passed by.
didn't
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From this reading ‘Why didn’t you come?’ he asked the pretty spinner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
Guilbert
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From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Come to the castle, I tell you.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later the Count again passed by.
not any; not one
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three days later the Count again passed by.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading ‘Why didn’t you come?’ he asked the pretty spinner.
Renelde
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From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
spinnernounUS /ˈspɪnər/
someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)
From this reading ‘Why didn’t you come?’ he asked the pretty spinner.
carry out
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
express in words
From this reading ‘Come to the castle, I tell you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘Come to the castle, I tell you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later the Count again passed by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Come to the castle, I tell you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I shall expect you this evening,’ and he went on his way.
which person or people
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ‘Why didn’t you come?’ he asked the pretty spinner.
wood-cutter
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From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Come to the castle, I tell you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But Renelde, who was betrothed to a young wood-cutter called Guilbert, had no intention of obeying the Count, and she had, besides, to take care of her grandmother.
