Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

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

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

for the reason that

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

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From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

pompous or pretentious talk or writing

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.

an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

a sharpshooter (in the French army)

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

a person of French nationality

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

a person of German nationality

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

ten 10s

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

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

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

an occurrence of something

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

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

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

immediately past

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

the middle of winter

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

a human being

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

in a serious manner

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.

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

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

the season of growth

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

carry out

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

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

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

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

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading There are, as a matter of fact, thousands of sensible persons in the British Isles who fail completely to understand the average Frenchman.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

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

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Nevertheless, these “Companions of Death” fought at Orleans as few have fought since man walked this earth, and died as bravely as any in a government uniform.

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

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

at the time that

From this reading To the English comprehension it is, for instance, surprising that in time of stress--when Paris was besieged by a German army--a hundred franc-tireur corps should spring into existence, who gravely decked themselves in sombreros and red waist-cloths, and called themselves the “Companions of Death,” or some claptrap title of a similar sound.

which person or people

From this reading There may be some who refuse to take seriously a person like Albert de Chantonnay because, forsooth, he happened to possess a sense of the picturesque.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Even the stolid German foe forgot, at last, to laugh at the sombrero worn in midwinter.