Chapter III

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All that I could think of was that he was gone, and with a quick gasp of relief I turned to my friend.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading De Lorgnac was gone.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading THE SPUR OF LES ESCHELLES.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading All that I could think of was that he was gone, and with a quick gasp of relief I turned to my friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading All that I could think of was that he was gone, and with a quick gasp of relief I turned to my friend.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

destroyed or killed

From this reading De Lorgnac was gone.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

only a very short time before

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading THE SPUR OF LES ESCHELLES.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading De Lorgnac was gone.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.

the force of workers available

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading All that I could think of was that he was gone, and with a quick gasp of relief I turned to my friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SPUR OF LES ESCHELLES.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

the Ottoman court in Constantinople

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading All that I could think of was that he was gone, and with a quick gasp of relief I turned to my friend.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading THE SPUR OF LES ESCHELLES.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading THE SPUR OF LES ESCHELLES.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading All that I could think of was that he was gone, and with a quick gasp of relief I turned to my friend.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading All that I could think of was that he was gone, and with a quick gasp of relief I turned to my friend.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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

From this reading De Lorgnac was gone.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

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 Through the open window overlooking the courtyard, that let in the warm summer evening, we heard him give an order to his men in a quick, resolute voice, far different from the low tones in which he had spoken before, and then he and his troop rode off at a rapid trot in the direction, as it seemed, of the Porte St. Honore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All that I could think of was that he was gone, and with a quick gasp of relief I turned to my friend.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I could hardly realize that I was free and that de Lorgnac had resigned me without a struggle.