used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
Condé
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From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
Condé's
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From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
apart from; not including
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
the act of departing
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
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 My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
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 It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
on one occasion
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
a full supply
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
in the near future
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though certainly not a very convenient dwelling, It was divided into two chambers, if not three, and we were detained in the outer one while the prince was informed of our arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Our errand was soon explained, however, and we were led on into the camp, which was not entrenched, nor, indeed, defended in any other way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
at the time that
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
in or at the place that
From this reading It presented a gay, mixed scene, where little regularity of any kind existed, except in the lines of the tents, which resembled long streets when once one had passed the skirts of the camp, where plenty of disorder was going on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading My followers and horses were left at the second guard, while I and the merchants were led on foot through the canvass streets and squares to the spot where the tent of the Prince de Condé was pitched.
which person or people
From this reading It was night when we reached the outposts of the Prince de Condé's camp, and we were stopped by a small body of soldiers, who demanded the sign, which, of course, we could not give.
