Chapter XV

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From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

later than; following

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

(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 They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

in addition

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

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

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

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

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

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

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

gotten under control

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

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

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

in an effectual manner

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

the head of a state government

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

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

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

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

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

of great significance or value

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

cause to arise

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

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

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

and nothing more

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

subject to death

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

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From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

and nothing more

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

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

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

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

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

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

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

in the direction of

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

soldiers collectively

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading From that strong position they could effectually bar the way against any Spanish or English reinforcements coming by land.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

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

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

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

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.

at the time that

From this reading "Is this a dream?" cried the haughty governor of Calais, when he saw his troops fleeing in disorder toward the city, despite his brave struggle to induce them to return to their posts.

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

From this reading They had passed not only the bridge of Nieullay, but also the fort of the same name, of which they had been in possession since the morning, as well as of all the arms and stores which it contained.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading WITHIN THE TENT Three days after the scene we have just described, on the 4th of January, in the evening, the French, despite Lord Wentworth's confident predictions, had made a great advance.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Such important results were surely well worth the three days of furious and mortal combat which they had cost.