Chapter VIII

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

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

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From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

(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 the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

a region of northeastern France famous for its wines

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

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

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

move towards

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

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From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

an opposing military force

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

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From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

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

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

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From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

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

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

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

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

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

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

staying power

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

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From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

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

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

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From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

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

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

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

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

up to a particular time

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

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

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

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

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

in the direction of

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading The thought of the enemy traversing the plains of Alsace to surprise the passes, was present to the minds of all.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

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

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

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

From this reading The tocsins of Dagsburg, Abreschwiller, Walsch, and St. Quirin, and of all the other villages, began to call the defenders of the country to arms.

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

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

at the time that

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading RISING OF THE PARTISANS From midnight till six in the morning a flame shone through the darkness on the summit of the Falkenstein, and the whole mountain was on the alert.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading All the friends of Hullin, Marc Dives, and of Mother Lefevre, their long gaiters on their legs and old muskets on their shoulders, journeyed, through the silent woods, toward the gorges of the Valtin.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Now you must picture to yourself the Jaegerthal, at the foot of the old castle, in unusually snowy weather, at that early hour when the clumps of trees begin to creep out of the shadow, and when the extreme cold of night softens at the approach of day.