used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
Camaron
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From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
d'honneur
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From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
exercise-ground
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From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
assemble or get together
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
HEROESnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
holies
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From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
the state of being honored
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
How
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From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
ten 10s
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
LegionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
Legion's
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From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
something you have to do
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
and nothing more
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
pensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
regiment's
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From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
Salle
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From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading For the soldiers of the Legion it is forbidden ground, and the officers only gather there on festive occasions.
make square
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
in or at that place or location
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
very small
From this reading A tiny little door is built into the wall and bears the inscription "Salle d'honneur."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
VICTIMSnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND HEROES--A HUNDRED THOUSAND VICTIMS The hall of honour : A collection of ruined talents : The battle of Camaron : A skeleton outline of the Legion's history : A hundred thousand victims : A psychological puzzle : True heroes : How they are rewarded : The chances of promotion : The pension system of the Foreign Legion
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 Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Close by the prison, parted from the little square of sand and gravel, which formed the prisoners' exercise-ground, by a low brick wall, there stands the Legion's hall of honour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Day and night there stands a sentry with fixed bayonet before the regiment's holy of holies.
