Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

later than; following

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

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

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

position or state of being dominant or in control

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

clothing in general

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

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

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

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

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

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

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

plural of “huguenot” — a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

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

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

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

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

the act of departing

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

not any; not one

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

compacted by ironing

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

plural of “protestant” — an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

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

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

plural of “saddlebag” — a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.

in the near future

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

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

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading They rode fast and, on the fifth day after leaving La Rochelle, they entered Versailles.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading No questions had been asked them by the way, and they rode into the courtyard of the principal inn, and there stabled their horses.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

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

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

in or at the place that

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

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

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Philip took clothes with him, in his saddlebags, of gayer colours than those worn by the Huguenots; and as soon as they were beyond the district where the Protestants were in the ascendant, he put these on instead of those in which he had started.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, we have come from the south, and have pressed them too much.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your animals look as if they needed rest, sir," the landlord said, as they dismounted.