used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
Babache
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From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
Belle-Isle
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From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
Capello
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From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
Chambord
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From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
Choisy
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From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
clothing in general
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
traveling across
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
detournounUS /dɪˈtʊr/
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
Francezka
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From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
Gaston
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From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick
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From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
engage in
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was in April that one afternoon, being at leisure, and my master being of the king's party at Choisy, I was minded to go to the Hotel Kirkpatrick.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
SaxenounUS /sæks/
a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
SNUFF-COLORED
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From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
carry out
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
vanguardnounUS /ˈvænɡɑːrd/
the leading units moving at the head of an army
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN SNUFF-COLORED CLOTHES I was much on the road between Paris and Chambord for the next month.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
in or at the place that
From this reading So it was arranged that on our way to Fort Louis, where the crossing was to be made, we should make a detour and visit Francezka and Gaston at Capello.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading About that time we knew for a certainty that Marshal Belle-Isle would take an army of observation across the Rhine in August, and my master would be given command of the vanguard.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was true that Francezka and Gaston had declined with thanks to visit Chambord that year on account of returning to Capello, but they very cordially invited Count Saxe to be their guest some time during the summer, and Count Saxe, of course, included Captain Babache.
