Chapter XXXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

later than; following

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

brought together in one place

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

travel across or pass over

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading THE DISASTER.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

tending to domineer

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

attracting or delighting

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

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From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

plural of “hostel” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

a formal or official examination

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

not close together in time

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

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From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

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 square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

and nothing more

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

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From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

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From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

possessing material wealth

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

make square

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DISASTER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

in the direction of

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

-ing form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

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From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

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From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As every one knows, the little town of Montl'herry is situated on a high isolated and picturesque hill; and down one of the streets running from the _Place_ or square, could at that time be seen the rich plain stretching out by Longpont to Plessis-Saint Pere, with the numerous roads which cross it in different directions towards Epinay, Ville-aux-bois, and other small towns, as well as the highway towards Paris.

which person or people

From this reading Before these two inns on the morning of a cold but clear day, towards the end of February, were collected some twenty men-at-arms, who had been lodging there from the night before, and who seemed now preparing to ride away upon their farther journey, after the morning meal, then called dinner, should have been discussed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In the square of the pretty town of Montl'herry, nearly opposite the church, and under the domineering walls of the chateau, were two hostels, or inns, the one called the Wheatsheaf, and the other the Bunch of Grapes; for, in those days, as in the present time, the houses of public reception were not only more numerous in France than in any country in the world, but were ornamented with signs taken from almost every object under the sun, and from a great many that the sun never shone upon.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the meantime, they were undergoing a sort of inspection from their leader, a young man of a tall and powerful frame, and a handsome and engaging countenance, bronzed with the sun and marked with a scar upon his brow.