used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISASTROUS RETREAT.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
BolivarnounUS /ˈbɑːləvər/
the basic unit of money in Venezuela; equal to 100 centimos
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
Canterac
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From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
Challuanca
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From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
DISASTROUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading A DISASTROUS RETREAT.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
Guamanga
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From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
Junin
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From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
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 Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
not any; not one
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
continue talking
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading A DISASTROUS RETREAT.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
Royalists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
SucrenounUS /ˈsuːkər/
the basic unit of money in Ecuador; equal to 100 centavos
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Instead of pursuing him closely, we advanced in a leisurely way to Guamanga, and stayed there a month doing nothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
at the time that
From this reading When General Canterac retreated from Junin, he fled from his own shadow.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
which person or people
From this reading Then we marched to Challuanca, where Bolivar, being needed at the capital, left us under the command of General Sucre, who had shown himself a very skilful soldier.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seems we were not strong enough to proceed, and as the rainy season was at hand, no one thought the Royalists would return to the attack.
