Chapter XX

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From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

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From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

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

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

later than; following

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

how long something has existed

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

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

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

a worker skilled in making armor or arms

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

(of hats) having a broad brim

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

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From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

a small house with a single story

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

placed crosswise

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

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From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

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From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

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

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

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

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

clothing for the head

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

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From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

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

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

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From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

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

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

a short coat

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

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From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

staying power

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

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

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE ROAD TO PARIS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

above and across; more than

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

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

From this reading ON THE ROAD TO PARIS.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

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From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

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

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading ON THE ROAD TO PARIS.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

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

From this reading ON THE ROAD TO PARIS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

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

From this reading ON THE ROAD TO PARIS.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

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

From this reading Master Raimbaud, the armorer, one of the riders, was a man in robust middle age, and of an open and resolute countenance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading On the 21st of January, 1535, a few weeks after the seizure of Hena Lebrenn and Ernest Rennepont at the cottage of Master Robert Estienne, two riders crossed the Charenton bridge on their way to Paris.

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

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A cutlass hung from his side, his holsters were furnished with pistols, and his wide brown coat flowed down over the crupper of his horse.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading His headgear consisted of a broad-brimmed felt hat; he wore a coat of mail over his jacket, and large traveling boots on his sturdy legs.