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Chapter XXIX
HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM. As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs. Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile. “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.” “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
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From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
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From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
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From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
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From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the duke left his mother, he hastened to Bussy to know the meaning of all his signs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
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From this reading “How! monseigneur takes the trouble to come to my house to seek me.”
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From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOW M. LE DUC D’ANJOU WENT TO MÉRIDOR TO CONGRATULATE MADAME DE MONSOREAU ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, AND FOUND HIM THERE BEFORE HIM.
which person or people
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bussy, who was reading St. Luc’s letter for the fifth time, received the prince with a gracious smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes mordieu, I want an explanation.”
