Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

in the past

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

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

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER SIGNATURE.--THE STORY OF AUVERGNE SANS TACHE.

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

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

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

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

a region in central France

From this reading ANOTHER SIGNATURE.--THE STORY OF AUVERGNE SANS TACHE.

plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

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 There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

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

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

a person of French nationality

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

a person of German nationality

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

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

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

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

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

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

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

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

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

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

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

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

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

plural of “jersey” — a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

place in proper rank

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

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

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

German white wine from the Moselle valley or a similar wine made elsewhere

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

French marshal in the Napoleonic Wars (1769-1815)

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER SIGNATURE.--THE STORY OF AUVERGNE SANS TACHE.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

on one occasion

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SIGNATURE.--THE STORY OF AUVERGNE SANS TACHE.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading ANOTHER SIGNATURE.--THE STORY OF AUVERGNE SANS TACHE.

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

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading ANOTHER SIGNATURE.--THE STORY OF AUVERGNE SANS TACHE.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SIGNATURE.--THE STORY OF AUVERGNE SANS TACHE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

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

From this reading ANOTHER SIGNATURE.--THE STORY OF AUVERGNE SANS TACHE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

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

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

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

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

a vivid mental image

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

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

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading There had come a report to the English court that Washington had been driven across the Jerseys, and that the American cause was lost.

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

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.

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

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Below the town, with its grand esplanade, on which is a heroic statue of Marshal Ney, rolls the narrow Moselle, and around it are the remains of fortifications that are old in legend, song, and story.

a late time of life

From this reading SOME years ago I stood on the battlements of Metz, once a French but now a German town.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was here, near one of these old halls, that a young Frenchman saw, as it were, a vision, and the impression of that hour was never lost, but became a turning point in American history.