Chapter XI

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

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

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From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

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From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

(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 It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

in addition

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

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

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

in a state of sleep

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

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

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

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From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

-ing form of “consort” — keep company with; hang out with

From this reading "CONSORTING WITH HERETICS."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

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From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

in a feverish manner

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

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

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

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

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

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

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

plural of “heretic” — a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading "CONSORTING WITH HERETICS."

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

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

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

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

impose something unpleasant

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

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

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

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

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

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

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

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

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

make short successive sounds

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

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

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

a particular situation

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

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

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

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

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

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

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

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

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

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

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There were, indeed, not many who slept that night at this hour, since all knew that the fanatics, as they were invariably termed by those of the vicinity who were not of the Protestant religion, had descended from the mountains upon Montvert and had slain the abbé.

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

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Also all knew that, two hours before sunset, the dreaded Baville had gone forth escorted by de Peyre and his cavalry as well as by the _milice_ of the province--gone forth to inflict a terrible vengeance on the murderers.

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

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

at the time that

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Had they done so? they asked each other feverishly now as the dragoons rode in, the rattle of hoofs and scabbards and bridle chains deadening the whispers they addressed to each other.

which person or people

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "CONSORTING WITH HERETICS."

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading It was midnight when all rode into Alais, and the iron shoes of the horses clattering on the cobble-stones of the street woke from their beds the few who were asleep.