Chapter X

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

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

not being in a specified place

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

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

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

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

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

a line of approach

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the two together, not just one

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading THE BOUDOIR.

woven by (or as if by) braiding

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

a boy or man

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

tastelessly showy

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

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

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

plural of “housing” — structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

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

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

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 From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

not one, and not any

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

possessing material wealth

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

cut with a saw

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

a light shade of blue

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

impressive in appearance

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

feeling self-importance

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

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

From this reading THE BOUDOIR.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But I dreaded his discovering me--his probable revenge for the insult implied by my residence so near his cousin; and yet this chevalier was a handsome, brave, and gallant fellow.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

plural of “three” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

a group of soldiers

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

two times

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

except if; if not

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

precisely as stated

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

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

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

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

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

which person or people

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I heard the patter of the kettledrums, and saw the glittering sabres, the rich uniforms, the waving plumes, the braided pelisses, the gaudy housings of the horses, the sky-blue standard with the three _fleurs de lys_, that waved in the centre of the troop; and my heart swelled with proud and regretful emotions, as I thought of my present absurd and dangerous position, of my absent comrades--the lads who boasted themselves "second to none," and with whom I had twice ridden sword in hand, through the ranks of Boisguiller's Hussars.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

but in spite of that

From this reading That the chevalier was an ardent admirer of Jacqueline I perceived but too plainly; yet I did not dread him much as a rival, especially as the Catholic Church will not--unless in very particular instances--permit the marriage of cousins, and they were both within the forbidden degrees.

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From this reading From a window I saw the hussars defiling by threes, past the end of the long and stately avenue of yews--along the road that led from Rennes.