21st
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From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
Billard
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From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
Cavalier's
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From this reading Meantime the date of Cavalier's departure drew near.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading Meantime the date of Cavalier's departure drew near.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Meantime the date of Cavalier's departure drew near.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Meantime the date of Cavalier's departure drew near.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
lieutenant-colonel
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From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
MeantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the date of Cavalier's departure drew near.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Meantime the date of Cavalier's departure drew near.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meantime the date of Cavalier's departure drew near.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
organiseverb
bring order and organization to
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
Ravanel
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From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meantime the date of Cavalier's departure drew near.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
Villars
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From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A town was to be named in which he was to reside at a sufficient distance from the theatre of war to prevent the rebels from depending on him any more; in this town he was to organise his regiment, and as soon as it was complete it was to go, under his command, to Spain, and fight for the king.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On the 21st June he told him that he was to get ready to leave the next day, and at the same time he handed him an advance on their future pay--fifty Louis for himself, thirty for Daniel Billard, who had been made lieutenant-colonel in the place of Ravanel, ten for each captain, five for each lieutenant, two for each sergeant, and one for each private.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The number of his followers had then reached one hundred and fifty, only sixty of whom were armed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. de Villars was still on the same friendly terms with him, treating him, not like a rebel, but according to his new rank in the French army.
