used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But he was compelled to return to camp about noon without success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If we had only brought his troops with us by land!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was compelled to return to camp about noon without success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But he was compelled to return to camp about noon without success.
cannot
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From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading But he was compelled to return to camp about noon without success.
Deciusnoun
Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
forest-clad
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From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If we had only brought his troops with us by land!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was compelled to return to camp about noon without success.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we had only brought his troops with us by land!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading If we had only brought his troops with us by land!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
Nannienus
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From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
not one, and not any
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
the middle of the day
From this reading But he was compelled to return to camp about noon without success.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
and nothing more
From this reading If we had only brought his troops with us by land!
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
reconnoitringnoun
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But he was compelled to return to camp about noon without success.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
Saturninus
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From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But he was compelled to return to camp about noon without success.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are evidently hiding in the northwest," he said angrily to his best officer, Decius, as they rode side by side.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
in the direction of
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
soldiers collectively
From this reading If we had only brought his troops with us by land!
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we had only brought his troops with us by land!
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But none of the guides will go in that direction, and we cannot penetrate into those forest-clad mountains by force until Nannienus arrives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If we had only brought his troops with us by land!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading During the following night Saturninus made a little reconnoitring expedition northward and, as far as it was possible to venture into the swamps without trustworthy guides, towards the east.
