Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

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

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING NEAR PARIS.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

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

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading By his side sat Caulaincourt; behind him, Berthier and Flahault.

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From this reading By his side sat Caulaincourt; behind him, Berthier and Flahault.

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From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By his side sat Caulaincourt; behind him, Berthier and Flahault.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

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From this reading By his side sat Caulaincourt; behind him, Berthier and Flahault.

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From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

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From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

characterized by expression

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

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From this reading By his side sat Caulaincourt; behind him, Berthier and Flahault.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

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

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By his side sat Caulaincourt; behind him, Berthier and Flahault.

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

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

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

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial syst

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING NEAR PARIS.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING NEAR PARIS.

-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING NEAR PARIS.

not any; not one

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading NIGHT AND MORNING NEAR PARIS.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

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From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

a shaky motion

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading His quivering features were expressive of alarm; ruin sat enthroned on his forehead, covered with perspiration.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading By his side sat Caulaincourt; behind him, Berthier and Flahault.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

not in physical motion

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

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

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

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

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

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

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

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

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

during the time that

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.

which person or people

From this reading But he who now rode along the road to Paris at a gallop in an open carriage knew no peace or rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So the allied armies encamped and rested round the bivouac-fires, while, at a house in the suburbs of La Chapelle, the plenipotentiaries of the sovereigns were still negotiating with the French marshals the terms on which the city was to be surrendered.