Chapter VI

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

in addition

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

weaponry used by military or naval force

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

cause to be bored

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

traveling across

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

having made preparations

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

an earthen rampart

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

being one more than seven

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

a boy or man

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

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

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

abounding in grass

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

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

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Phil heard one of the officers mutter.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading "Heavens! what guns!"

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

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

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

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

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

ten 10s

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

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

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

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

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Phil heard one of the officers mutter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Phil heard one of the officers mutter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

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From this reading Phil heard one of the officers mutter.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

a city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

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

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

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

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Heavens! what guns!"

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

From this reading In front of the British, grassy slopes descended to gardens and vineyards which stretched to the river-bank, and through them passed a broad post-road from Sebastopol to Eupatoria, crossing the Alma by a bridge, and ascending between Telegraph Hill and another height known as Kourgani Hill.

during the time that

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading On either side of this road the banks of the river ascended in easy slopes, and here it was that Menschikoff had disposed his forces, planting a formidable battery of fourteen guns, of large calibre, behind an earthwork thrown up on a terrace one hundred yards from the water, while farther to the left was another battery, the two supported by nine field-batteries of eight guns each--a truly formidable armament.

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

From this reading Then, gripping the colours he bore, the young fellow tossed his head proudly and added: "By Jove, we'll have the lot before the day is out!"--a resolution which every soldier had also made.