used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
Amboise
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From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
Beaufoy
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From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
Commines
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From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
brought together in one place
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
hemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
the act of departing
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
Mothe
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From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
Mothe's
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From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
on one occasion
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
prearrangedverbUS /ˌpriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “prearrange” — arrange beforehand
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
express in words
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
signetnounUS /ˈsɪɡnɪt/
a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of these happenings one was bitter and one was sweet, and in mercy the bitter came first, leaving the sweet to comfort the end of the journey.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Once fully clear of Amboise the leader of the troop halted, and by a prearranged plan his followers gathered round them, hemming them into a circle as they had hemmed Beaufoy earlier in the day.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
Valmynoun
the French defeated the Austrian and Prussian troops in 1792 (with a famous cannonade from the French artillery)
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
which person or people
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Monsieur La Mothe," he said civilly, but speaking with the air of a man who had a fixed purpose, "there is a certain signet which I must demand.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS But for two happenings by the way Stephen La Mothe's ride over the route taken twenty-four hours earlier by Commines was without event.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We who come from Valmy always say must and demand," he added, with a touch of grim humour, which was lost on La Mothe, but which Paul Beaufoy would have appreciated.
