used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He will release the ladies he has been holding as prisoners."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He will release the ladies he has been holding as prisoners."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
Capitaine
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From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
cuirassiers
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From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
Descourcelles
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From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
Guillaume
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From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He will release the ladies he has been holding as prisoners."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "He will release the ladies he has been holding as prisoners."
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "He will release the ladies he has been holding as prisoners."
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "He will release the ladies he has been holding as prisoners."
Raab
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From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading "He will release the ladies he has been holding as prisoners."
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "General Guillaume agrees to everything," he announced immediately, on entering the room.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These three circumstances combined brought back the gallant soldier from Raab by five o'clock in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
precisely as stated
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur le Capitaine Descourcelles rode an excellent horse, was a capital rider, and was plainly very much in love.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will release the ladies he has been holding as prisoners."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain of the cuirassiers was not a little surprised to find the general's wife playing cards with the hostile leader.
