Chapter VII

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

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

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

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

for the reason that

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

cause to be bored

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

possessive form of “bridget” — Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)

From this reading Josephin, Bridget's brother, surnamed Tocquedillon the Franc-Taupin, stepped into the room.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Josephin, Bridget's brother, surnamed Tocquedillon the Franc-Taupin, stepped into the room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Once out of their trenches, the saying was, the Franc-Taupins displayed but little courage.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Once out of their trenches, the saying was, the Franc-Taupins displayed but little courage.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Once out of their trenches, the saying was, the Franc-Taupins displayed but little courage.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

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

From this reading THE FRANC-TAUPIN.

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

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

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

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Josephin, Bridget's brother, surnamed Tocquedillon the Franc-Taupin, stepped into the room.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

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

From this reading Josephin, Bridget's brother, surnamed Tocquedillon the Franc-Taupin, stepped into the room.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Once out of their trenches, the saying was, the Franc-Taupins displayed but little courage.

a person hired to fight for another country than their own

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

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

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

on one occasion

From this reading Once out of their trenches, the saying was, the Franc-Taupins displayed but little courage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Once out of their trenches, the saying was, the Franc-Taupins displayed but little courage.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Josephin, Bridget's brother, surnamed Tocquedillon the Franc-Taupin, stepped into the room.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Once out of their trenches, the saying was, the Franc-Taupins displayed but little courage.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

in the near future

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Josephin, Bridget's brother, surnamed Tocquedillon the Franc-Taupin, stepped into the room.

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

From this reading Josephin, Bridget's brother, surnamed Tocquedillon the Franc-Taupin, stepped into the room.

a greyish brown

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

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

From this reading THE FRANC-TAUPIN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

from that time on

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

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

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

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

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

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

From this reading Josephin, Bridget's brother, surnamed Tocquedillon the Franc-Taupin, stepped into the room.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

under the level of the ground

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

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

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

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

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

belonging to which person

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading These mercenary soldiers were named "Franc-Taupins" because, like the franc archers, they were "frank" or free from taxation, and because their underground work bore great resemblance to that of the _taupe_--mole.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A soldier of adventure since his fifteenth year, he had run away from the paternal home, and soon thereafter enrolled with the Franc-Taupins, a sort of irregular militia, whose duty it was to dig the trenches intended to cover the approaches of the assailants at the siege of a city.