Chapter XI

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

feel physical pain

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

anew

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

plural of “alternative” — one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am ready to oblige you in any way.

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I am ready to oblige you in any way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

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From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

form the substance of

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

unvarying in nature

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What do you wish me to do in the matter?

a woman who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

assemble or get together

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

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

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

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

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

something that is lost

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

march in a procession

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading What do you wish me to do in the matter?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

force somebody to do something

From this reading I am ready to oblige you in any way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

very small

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

established beyond doubt

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I am ready to oblige you in any way.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

except for; apart from

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

plural of “sow” — an adult female hog

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

in the direction of

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I am ready to oblige you in any way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What do you wish me to do in the matter?

at the time that

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

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

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

which person or people

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "HE WHO SOWS HATRED SHALL GATHER RUE" Sarennes had taken himself off again to gather fresh laurels in ambuscade and retreat, the alternatives which compose the whole science of la petite guerre, and I had but little to remind me of my loss save the constant ache at my heart when I was alone, a position I strove by every means possible to avoid.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading What do you wish me to do in the matter?

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading That Sarennes was desirous of making some reparation for his injury towards me, was proved by a letter from him dated in March, and written from his mother's house at Beaulieu:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What do you wish me to do in the matter?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Chevalier,--There is an Englishwoman staying here who claims to be your wife.