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The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel. Vol. II.
The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel. Vol. II.

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel. Vol. II. is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.
Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.
The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.
In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.
The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.
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The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel. Vol. II.

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel. Vol. II. is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.
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Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.
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The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.
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In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.
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The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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adversaries noun US /ˈædvərseriz/

plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading “The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.”

Cavalier noun US /ˌkævəˈlɪr/

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading “Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.”

decorated adjective US /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading “The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.”

favorable adjective US /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading “Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.”

festive adjective US /ˈfestɪv/

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading “In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.”

hemmed verb US /hemd/

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading “Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.”

prudently adverb US /ˈpruːdəntli/

in a prudent manner

From this reading “Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.”

repented verb US /rɪˈpentɪd/

past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading “In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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burst forth verb + particle

jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone)

In this reading “In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.”

too late adverb + adjective

In this reading “In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.”

cut off verb + particle

make a break in

In this reading “The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.”

narrow valleys verb + noun counted as “narrow valley”

In this reading “The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.”

play the organ verb + article + noun counted as “play … organ”

In this reading “The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.”

young girls adjective + noun counted as “young girl”

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

In this reading “The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.”

in order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.”

leading part adjective + noun

In this reading “In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

advantageouslyadverb

in a manner affording benefit or advantage

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/

plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/

in a beautiful manner

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

bellsnounUS /belz/

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

burstverbUS /bɜːrst/

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

CavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

clerknounUS /klɜːrk/

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/

clothing in general

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

conformablyadverb

in a conformable manner

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

cutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

decoyed

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

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

dressedadjectiveUS /drest/

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

Edmond

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From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

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

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

foughtverbUS /fɔːt/

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

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

garlands

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

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

heightsnounUS /haɪts/

a high place

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

hemmedverbUS /hemd/

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

meanverbUS /miːn/

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

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

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/

in a prudent manner

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/

past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

royalists

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From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

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

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

sidesnounUS /saɪdz/

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

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

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/

confined on all sides

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

troopsnounUS /truːps/

soldiers collectively

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

valournoun

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In the morning, conformably to the arrangement made, the village procession was put in motion at the festive sound of bells.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading In the mean while the calamity in which Edmond took a leading part and too late repented, now burst forth.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Cavalier, who this time conducted every movement of the troops, had so prudently contrived his plans; valour, and fortune were so favorable to him in their execution, and at his command on all sides, that the enemy, who thought to have hemmed him in, saw themselves surrounded.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The royalists were forced to give way, and were decoyed and driven into the narrow valleys, where they could not employ their strength, the cavalry was cut off, and on whatever side the soldiers turned, they met with their adversaries, who fought from the advantageously situated heights.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The church was beautifully decorated with garlands and flowers; the clerk began to play the organ, and old and young assembled on the common dressed in their holiday clothes, in order to join the young girls and follow the procession into the church.

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