used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
cannonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “cannon” — a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
cavalrymen
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From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
dismounted
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From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
encumberedadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmbərd/
loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
forestrynounUS /ˈfɔːrəstri/
the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
franc-tireurs
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From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
gendarmes
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From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading At that time, such promotions were not infrequent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
MansnounUS /mænz/
plural of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
march in a procession
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
mobilizedverbUS /ˈmoʊbəlaɪzd/
past form of “mobilize” — make ready for action or use
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At that time, such promotions were not infrequent.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
promotionsnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “promotion” — a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading At that time, such promotions were not infrequent.
with speed
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
SedannounUS /səˈdæn/
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At that time, such promotions were not infrequent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time, such promotions were not infrequent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
Wallachians
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From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been made up at Mans, after much trouble, of all the remains of a corps of dissimilar fighting units which encumbered the city.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Our regiment was what is called a march regiment, that is, one formed while on the march.
Wissembourg
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From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The gaps of human flesh wrought in the ranks of the French by the cannons of Wissembourg and Sedan had to be filled.
Zuaves
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From this reading Zuaves, mobilized soldiers, of franc-tireurs, forestry guards, dismounted cavalrymen, including gendarmes, Spaniards and Wallachians--there were troops of every kind and description, and they were all under the command of an old captain quickly promoted for the occasion to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
