adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Louis de Bourbon, the Marshal de Rais, and the Vidame de Chartres were added also.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Louis de Bourbon, the Marshal de Rais, and the Vidame de Chartres were added also.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
Bertrand
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From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
BourbonnounUS /ˈbɜːrbən/
a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading Louis de Bourbon, the Marshal de Rais, and the Vidame de Chartres were added also.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
ChartresnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrtriz/
a town in northern France that is noted for its Gothic Cathedral
From this reading Louis de Bourbon, the Marshal de Rais, and the Vidame de Chartres were added also.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
DenounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
du
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From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
Fastolfe
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From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
grandsonsnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌnz/
plural of “grandson” — a male grandchild
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
Guesclin
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From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
Jargeau
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From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
Joan
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From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
Lavals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis de Bourbon, the Marshal de Rais, and the Vidame de Chartres were added also.
MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Louis de Bourbon, the Marshal de Rais, and the Vidame de Chartres were added also.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
Rais
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Louis de Bourbon, the Marshal de Rais, and the Vidame de Chartres were added also.
reinforceverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
make stronger
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
StaffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
vannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
Vidame
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Louis de Bourbon, the Marshal de Rais, and the Vidame de Chartres were added also.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We had a right to feel a little uneasy, for we knew that a force of five thousand men was on its way under Sir John Fastolfe to reinforce Jargeau, but I think we were not uneasy, nevertheless.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which was well; war being their proper trade, for they were grandsons of that illustrious fighter Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France in earlier days.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE MADE a gallant show next day when we filed out through the frowning gates of Orleans, with banners flying and Joan and the Grand Staff in the van of the long column.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Those two young De Lavals were come now, and were joined to the Grand Staff.
