Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

later than; following

From this reading After the subjugation of the Prussians still worse heathen remained.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

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

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

a city in northwestern Switzerland

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Their country was flat and covered with marshes, steppes, and sand dunes.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Their country was flat and covered with marshes, steppes, and sand dunes.

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans

From this reading Their country was flat and covered with marshes, steppes, and sand dunes.

being one more than seven

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Their country was flat and covered with marshes, steppes, and sand dunes.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

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

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading After the subjugation of the Prussians still worse heathen remained.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

ten 10s

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

a native or inhabitant of Lithuania

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

plural of “lithuanian” — a native or inhabitant of Lithuania

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

march in a procession

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

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

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Their country was flat and covered with marshes, steppes, and sand dunes.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

in motion

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

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

From this reading After the subjugation of the Prussians still worse heathen remained.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading After the subjugation of the Prussians still worse heathen remained.

recurring again and again

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Their country was flat and covered with marshes, steppes, and sand dunes.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

plural of “steppe” — extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)

From this reading Their country was flat and covered with marshes, steppes, and sand dunes.

not in physical motion

From this reading After the subjugation of the Prussians still worse heathen remained.

-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

forced submission to control by others

From this reading After the subjugation of the Prussians still worse heathen remained.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

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

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

up to a particular time

From this reading Moving from eight to ten hours a day, the march being occasionally interrupted by military exercises, the army passed through several small countries, territories of the Church, and free imperial cities, until it reached Marienburg, the seat of the Order.

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

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

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

which person or people

From this reading These were the Lithuanians, who had extended their domain to the Black Sea by repeated conquests from Russia.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

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

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Storming of a Lithuanian Castle Followed by a brilliant array of fifteen hundred knights and horsemen, among whom was Arnold of Winkelried, Duke Leopold set out from Little Basle to coöperate with the forces of the Teutonic Order in the far North.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading After the subjugation of the Prussians still worse heathen remained.