used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “But, besides the walls, there is a bridge, and you see, captain, it is up.”
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading “But, besides the walls, there is a bridge, and you see, captain, it is up.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, besides the walls, there is a bridge, and you see, captain, it is up.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
Eh
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From this reading “Eh! what matters the walls to me?”
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
GeorgesnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
Guitry
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From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But, besides the walls, there is a bridge, and you see, captain, it is up.”
Isnard
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From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
Maison-Forte
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From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Eh! what matters the walls to me?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Eh! what matters the walls to me?”
the force of workers available
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
a human being
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
Raimond
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From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
recordernounUS /rɪˈkɔːrdər/
equipment for making records
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “But, besides the walls, there is a bridge, and you see, captain, it is up.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
suppingnoun
ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
carry out
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “But, besides the walls, there is a bridge, and you see, captain, it is up.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
well-armed
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From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Eh! what matters the walls to me?”
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Raimond V. and his guests were supping gaily, the company of soldiers seen by the watchman, about fifty men belonging to the regiment of Guitry, had arrived almost at the door of Maison-Forte.
which person or people
From this reading The recorder Isnard, followed by his clerk, as usual, said to Captain Georges, who commanded the detachment:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It would be prudent, captain, to try a summons before attacking by force, in order to take possession of the person of Raimond V. There are about fifty well-armed men in his lair behind good walls.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But, besides the walls, there is a bridge, and you see, captain, it is up.”
