used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
careersnounUS /kərˈɪrz/
plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Napoleon had distinguished him highly.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Napoleon had distinguished him highly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Napoleon had distinguished him highly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Napoleon had distinguished him highly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
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From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
incidentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
maneuversnounUS /məˈnuːvərz/
plural of “maneuver” — a military training exercise
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
Marteau
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From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Napoleon had distinguished him highly.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
absolutely essential
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
and nothing more
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
REVIEWnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, in great restraint, he presses on, promising hereafter only so much history as may serve to show forth the somber background.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very much in evidence during that hundred days of feverish and frantic activity.
WATERLOOnounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WATERLOO--THE FINAL REVIEW In a romance like this, in which campaigns and marches, maneuvers and battles, however decisive they may be in history, are only incidental to the careers of the characters herein presented to the reader, it is not necessary for the chronicler to turn himself into a military historian, much as he would like it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In this setting of the scene of the great drama to be played, young Marteau has been necessarily somewhat lost sight of.
