Chapter VII

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

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

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

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

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From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

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

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

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From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

brought together in one place

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

distribute loosely

From this reading They could not even disperse.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

-ing form of “effect” — produce

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

divisible by two

From this reading They could not even disperse.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

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

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

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

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

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

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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 The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

the force of workers available

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They could not even disperse.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

at an opportune time

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

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

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

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

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

except for; apart from

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

with skill

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

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

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

confined on all sides

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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

From this reading The honest coachman, as he ran, collected as many men as he could, and attacked the flank of the _reitres_ skilfully and most opportunely.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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

From this reading They could not even disperse.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

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

From this reading Assailed thus on three sides, and reduced to half their original number, for Bois-Doré, Guillaume and Monsieur Robin had killed as many as Saccage had taken away by his defection, the compact little battalion of _reitres_ devoted their energies to effecting their retreat in good order.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

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

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

(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 "Well, Denison, let us go and see," replied Aristandre, "and let us save all our friends if it can be done!"

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

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But so small a force was too easily surrounded; their cannon, which was with the rear-guard, had already fallen into Monsieur Robin's hands.