used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
AlsacenounUS /ælˈsɑːs/
a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Hullin arose early and made the round of the bivouacs.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
bivouacs
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From this reading Hullin arose early and made the round of the bivouacs.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
cannonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “cannon” — a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Hullin arose early and made the round of the bivouacs.
divisible by two
From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
Framont
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From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
GASPARD'S
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From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
Grandfontaine
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From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
Hullin
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From this reading Hullin arose early and made the round of the bivouacs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
Louise
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From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hullin arose early and made the round of the bivouacs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Hullin arose early and made the round of the bivouacs.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
Schirmeck
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From this reading At daybreak the Germans had left Grandfontaine, Framont, and even Schirmeck.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
not in physical motion
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GASPARD'S LETTER Toward two o'clock the next morning, snow began to fall.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
in or at the place that
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the distance, on the plains of Alsace, could be seen the black lines, which indicated their retreating battalions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stopped for a few seconds on the plateau, to look at the cannons in position, the sleeping partisans, and the watchful sentries; then, satisfied with his inspection, he re-entered the farm, where Louise and Catherine were still asleep.
