Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

a disposition to behave aggressively

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

Having no one else present.

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

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

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

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

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

surround so as to force to give up

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

the two together, not just one

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

placed crosswise

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

trained in a skill by repetitious practice

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

the act of drilling

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

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

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

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 The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

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

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

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

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

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

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

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

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

the force of workers available

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

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

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

plural of “sergeant” — any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

having a supporting base

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

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

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

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

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

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

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

up to a particular time

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

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

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

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

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

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

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

the act of using

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

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

From this reading It was not, however, until two months later that they were called upon to act.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

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

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

at the time that

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

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

From this reading At the end of that time, both officers and men were sufficiently instructed to carry out the simple movements which were, alone, in use in those days.

during the time that

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

which person or people

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The English and Dutch fleets had arrived, and effected a junction with that of Sweden, and the Danish fleet had shut themselves up in the port of Copenhagen, which was closely blockaded.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.

the words that are spoken

From this reading For the next fortnight, drilling went on from morning till night, the officers receiving instructions privately from the sergeants, and further learning the words of command by standing by while the men were being drilled.

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

From this reading A large army had crossed to Zeeland, and repulsed the Danes, who had endeavoured to prevent their landing, and had then marched up to within sight of the walls of Copenhagen, which they were preparing to besiege; when the King of Denmark, alarmed at this unexpected result of his aggression on Holstein, conceded every point demanded, and peace was signed.