Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

for which vengeance has been taken

From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

plural of “cossack” — a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia

From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

a small house with a single story

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

plural of “emigre” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

make certain of

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

start firing a weapon

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

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From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

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

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

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

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

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

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

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

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

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

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

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From this reading LEIGOUTTE.

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

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

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

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

not any; not one

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

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

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

possessive form of “simon” — one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

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From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

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

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Cossacks and the emigres avenged themselves on French flesh and blood, and French homes and firesides.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

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

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

at the time that

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

in or at the place that

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

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

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

during the time that

From this reading While the Russians burned the cottage where Francoise and the children had taken shelter, Talizac, in order to ensure his possession of the title and Fongereues estates, set fire to the inn which was Simon's home.

which person or people

From this reading The kind reader who has followed thus far, has not forgotten a certain little village among the Vosges mountains, where in January, 1814, brave peasants fought and died in the defence of their country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When Simon left Leigoutte with Sergeant Michel, he had no idea that the fury of the invaders would lead them to commit the crime of killing women and children, and to burn their homes.