Chapter VIII

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

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading MacMahon’s army was on the march at last, the fellow said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

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From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

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From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading “Madame would see the Captain that evening.

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From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

the first light of day

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

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

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

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

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading “Madame would see the Captain that evening.

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From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

a boy or man

From this reading MacMahon’s army was on the march at last, the fellow said.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

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

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

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

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

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

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

immediately past

From this reading MacMahon’s army was on the march at last, the fellow said.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading MacMahon’s army was on the march at last, the fellow said.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading “Madame would see the Captain that evening.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

march in a procession

From this reading MacMahon’s army was on the march at last, the fellow said.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

the next day

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

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

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

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

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

put a saddle on

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading MacMahon’s army was on the march at last, the fellow said.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Madame would see the Captain that evening.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

not in physical motion

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

from that time on

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

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

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading OVER THE HEARTS OF FRANCE She did not ride to Hagenau on the morrow, for the _facteur_ brought a letter saying that the regiment was still waiting to complete its numbers, and had need of many things.

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

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

which person or people

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He would join de Failly at Bitche and thereafter unite with Bazaine to give battle to the Prussians who were marching to the Rhine.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.

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

From this reading Three days of suspense intolerable passed, but on the morning of the fourth a trooper, who had been in the saddle half the night, galloped to the châlet at dawn and brought the great news that the “Sixth” were upon the road to Wörth, and would be camped on the Niederwald before the sun set.