used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
anew
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
Mazarin
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From this reading Mazarin Triumphant.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
Queen-Regent
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From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
express in words
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of my life during the next few months there is little to tell, beyond the ordinary perils of a soldier's career.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I carried the green scarf of Mazarin into several desperate battles, and stained my sword at the taking of more than one hostile town.
TriumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Mazarin Triumphant.
Turenne
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From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
(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 I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
people who are wounded
From this reading I marched and fought, was wounded and got well again, was complimented by Turenne and rewarded by the Queen-Regent.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In fine, I figured as a successful soldier as far as my youth permitted.
