used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
d'Evran
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From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
give a description of
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE LAST EFFORTS.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
frustratingadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/
discouraging by hindering
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
HuguenotsnounUS /ˈhjuːɡənɑːts/
plural of “huguenot” — a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST EFFORTS.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
Morseiul
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From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
oe
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From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
and nothing more
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
in the near future
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST EFFORTS.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
unanimitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
everyone being of one mind
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
uvres
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From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
precisely as stated
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The latter had thus an opportunity of extending his line, and frustrating a vigorous effort made by the Count to cut his way into Brittany.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the small force of the Count de Morseiul diminished as he retreated, while the army of the Chevalier d'Evran was increased by the arrival of two new regiments.
which person or people
From this reading Every effort that the Protestant leader made to bring to his aid those who had promised very soon to join him, only showed him that the estimation which he had formed of the degree of vigour and unanimity to be expected from the Huguenots was but too accurate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To describe the military man[oe]uvres which took place during the three or four following days would be neither amusing nor instructive to the reader.
