used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
aide-de-campnoun
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
(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 The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
Condé
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From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
d'Enghien
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From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
Duc
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From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
make reference to
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
absolutely essential
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
not any; not one
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
others
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From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
an amount of time
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
unusual or striking
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
move hurridly
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
StrasbourgnounUS /ˈstræsbɔːrɡ/
city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German border; an inland port
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
propel through the air
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
up to a particular time
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I may mention it here as a singular fact illustrating the secrecy of the period, that it was not till long after this time I learned the terrible fate of the poor Prince de Condé.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
the act of testing something
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Had I known it, it is more than probable that I should have utterly despaired of my own safety.
Vincennes
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From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
(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 The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What became of my companions I know not; but I was sent on, along with a number of others, about a month later, to Nancy, to be tried by a military commission.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dreadful story of Vincennes--the mock trial, and the midnight execution, are all too well known to my readers; nor is it necessary I should refer to an event on which I myself can throw no new light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Duc d’Enghien and his aide-de-camp were forwarded with the utmost speed to Paris; the remainder of us were imprisoned at Strasbourg.
