used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
advocatedverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
bastionsnounUS /ˈbæstʃənz/
plural of “bastion” — a group that defends a principle
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
Bellarion
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From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
BRIDGESnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Upon these very circumstances of which Bellarion and his captains were duly informed followed fresh dissensions.
Carmagnola
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From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
CARMAGNOLA'S
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From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Upon these very circumstances of which Bellarion and his captains were duly informed followed fresh dissensions.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
the act of departing
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
Dissensions
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From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Upon these very circumstances of which Bellarion and his captains were duly informed followed fresh dissensions.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
earthworks
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From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Upon these very circumstances of which Bellarion and his captains were duly informed followed fresh dissensions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
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 Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
granaries
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From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Upon these very circumstances of which Bellarion and his captains were duly informed followed fresh dissensions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
engage in
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
Montferrat
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From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
Mortara
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From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
in other respects or ways
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
arrange in a container
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
shatterverbUS /ˈʃætər/
break into many pieces
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
Theodore
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From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Upon these very circumstances of which Bellarion and his captains were duly informed followed fresh dissensions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
propel through the air
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
soldiers collectively
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon these very circumstances of which Bellarion and his captains were duly informed followed fresh dissensions.
Vercelli
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From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
precisely as stated
From this reading CARMAGNOLA'S BRIDGES Dissensions at the very outset between Carmagnola and Bellarion protracted by some days the preparations for the departure of the army.
victualverb
supply with food
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon these very circumstances of which Bellarion and his captains were duly informed followed fresh dissensions.
at the time that
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This enabled Theodore of Montferrat fully to make his dispositions for resistance, to pack the granaries of Vercelli and otherwise victual it for a siege, and to increase the strong body of troops already under his hand, with which he threw himself into the menaced city.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Further, by working furiously during those October days, he was enabled to strengthen his bastions and throw up fresh earthworks, from which to shatter the onslaught when it should come.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Carmagnola advocated that operations should be begun by the reduction of Mortara, which was being held for Theodore, and which, if not seized before they marched upon Vercelli, would constitute, he argued, a menace upon their rear.
