Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

in actual fact

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

(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 All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

the use of brief expressions

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

get or ask advice from

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

divisible by two

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

set up or found

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

possessive form of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

and nothing more

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

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 The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE LINES.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

march in a procession

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

held or filled or in use

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

an event that happens

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

above and across; more than

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

go across or through

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

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

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

a European river; flows into the North Atlantic

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading THE LINES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

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From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading All now was excitement, heightened by the unexpected nature of an occurrence which not even speculation had calculated upon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.

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

From this reading It was but a few days before, and the news had reached Torres Vedras that a powerful reinforcement was in march to join Massena's army, and their advanced guard had actually reached Santarem.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

at the time that

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

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

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When we reached Lescas, we found that an officer of Lord Wellington's staff had just arrived from the lines, and was occupied in making known the general order from headquarters; which set forth, with customary brevity, that the French armies, under the command of Massena, had retired from their position, and were in full retreat,--the second and third corps, which had been stationed at Villa Franca, having marched, during the night of the 15th, in the direction of Manal.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The officers in command of divisions were ordered to repair instantly to Pero Negro, to consult upon a forward movement, Admiral Berkeley being written to to provide launches to pass over General Hill's, or any other corps which might be selected, to the left bank of the Tagus.