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Chapter VIII
THE HUNT. A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt. The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign. On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M. Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.”
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading “The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.”
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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 A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
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From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
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From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
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From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
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From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
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From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HUNT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
up to a particular time
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
in or at the place that
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
which person or people
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
