used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large, turbulent Guardsman refused to salute him.
AdjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading The Adjutant received him with unusual stiffness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
Collinot's
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From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
DominiquenounUS /dɔːmɪˈniːk/
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
Germain
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From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
GuardsmannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdzmæn/
a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”
From this reading A large, turbulent Guardsman refused to salute him.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large, turbulent Guardsman refused to salute him.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Adjutant received him with unusual stiffness.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading A large, turbulent Guardsman refused to salute him.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading A large, turbulent Guardsman refused to salute him.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
in the near future
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
stiffnessnounUS /ˈstɪfnəs/
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
From this reading The Adjutant received him with unusual stiffness.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
carry out
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
Troyes
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From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading A large, turbulent Guardsman refused to salute him.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading When he, soon after, descended in his uniform and mounted to take command of the change of sentries, the crisis arrived.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The Adjutant received him with unusual stiffness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FACING THE MUSIC Germain hastened back to Troyes, taking up Dominique on the way.
at the time that
From this reading It was evening when his coach brought him past the gate sentry and through the stray groups in the courtyard of the Quarters, so that he noticed nothing particular until he entered Collinot's office to report himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Adjutant received him with unusual stiffness.
