Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

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

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

in addition

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

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

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

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

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was plenty of room for the men, but for the horses there was some difficulty.

plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

plural of “convent” — a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading There was plenty of room for the men, but for the horses there was some difficulty.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

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From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

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

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

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

From this reading There was plenty of room for the men, but for the horses there was some difficulty.

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

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

engage in

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

the force of workers available

From this reading There was plenty of room for the men, but for the horses there was some difficulty.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

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

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

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

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

a full supply

From this reading There was plenty of room for the men, but for the horses there was some difficulty.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

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

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

past form of “requisition” — make a formal request for official services

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was plenty of room for the men, but for the horses there was some difficulty.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

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

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was plenty of room for the men, but for the horses there was some difficulty.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

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

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

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

From this reading The monks had moved out, and gone to an establishment of the same order in the town, and the soldiers were therefore left to make the best they could of their quarters.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

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

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The 5th dragoons had assigned to them a convent some two miles from the town.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

precisely as stated

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

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

From this reading There was plenty of room for the men, but for the horses there was some difficulty.

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

From this reading A considerable portion of the allied army were quartered in the barracks and forts of Liege, in large convents requisitioned for the purpose, and in outlying villages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cloisters were very large, and these were transformed into stables, and boards were fastened up on the open faces to keep out the cold; others were stalled in sheds and outbuildings; and the great refectory, or dining hall, was also strewn thick with straw, and filled with four rows of horses.