used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
(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 But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
ARNAULD
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From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
celeritynounUS /səˈlerəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
confiscateverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪt/
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
debasedadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪst/
mixed with impurities
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
desertersnounUS /ˈdezərtərz/
plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
disbandedverbUS /dɪsˈbændɪd/
past form of “disband” — cause to break up or cease to function
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
DU
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From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
an opposing military force
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
a boy or man
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
the head of a state government
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
HANGEDverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
henceforwardadverb
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
HOW
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From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
a unit of instruction
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
Martin-Guerre
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From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
not any; not one
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
NOYON
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From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
a person who is being chased
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
Quentin
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From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
questionersnounUS /ˈkwestʃənərz/
plural of “questioner” — someone who asks a question
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
determined
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
safe-conductnoun
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
St
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From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
THILLnounUS /θɪl/
one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
being of use or service
From this reading However, the adventure served as a useful lesson to him, and he resolved henceforward to avoid as far as possible all meetings with armed bands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
Wentworth's
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From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He met parties of the enemy from time to time along the road,--German deserters, disbanded Englishmen, and Spaniards insolent in the pride of conquest; for there were more foreigners than Frenchmen at this time in our poor debased France.
whereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless, on the second day, in the neighborhood of St. Quentin, a detachment of Spaniards undertook to get the better of him by claiming that his horse was not included in the safe-conduct, and that they might conclude to confiscate him; but the false Martin-Guerre was firm as a rock, and demanded to be taken to their commander, whereupon they released the sharp fellow and his horse without more ado.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW ARNAULD DU THILL CAUSED ARNAULD DU THILL TO BE HANGED AT NOYON During the first day Arnauld du Thill had no unfortunate encounter, and pursued his journey with reasonable celerity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But to all questioners Arnauld proudly exhibited Lord Wentworth's safe-conduct; and all of them, not without some regretful grumbling, thought best to respect the signature of the governor of Calais.
