Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

(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 The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Every hour fresh troops were arriving, and passing forwards.

large but transportable armament

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

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From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

a port town in northwestern France on the English Channel; site of a naval base

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

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From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every hour fresh troops were arriving, and passing forwards.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Every hour fresh troops were arriving, and passing forwards.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Every hour fresh troops were arriving, and passing forwards.

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

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

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

From this reading Every hour fresh troops were arriving, and passing forwards.

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

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

in a literal sense

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

a public toilet for men

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

a particular point in time

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Every hour fresh troops were arriving, and passing forwards.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

in a strange manner

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

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

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading They had started for that place, as the national headquarters, the moment they arrived at Cherbourg.

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

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

an industrial city in western France on the Loire River

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Every hour fresh troops were arriving, and passing forwards.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

emotionally unmoved

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the eleventh of November the boys arrived at Tours.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

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

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

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

From this reading At Tours men's hopes were high for, a week before, Aurelles de Paladine had driven back Von der Tann, and reoccupied Orleans.

a Caucasian

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The town was literally thronged with soldiers, of all sorts: batteries of artillery, regiments of cavalry, squadrons of Arab Spahis--looking strangely out of place in their white robes, and unmoved countenance, in this scene of European warfare--franc tireurs, in every possible variety of absurd and unsuitable uniform.