used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading William at once refused.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
Boufflers
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From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
fossenounUS /fɑːs/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The King granted it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King granted it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
Maréchal
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From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
Namurnoun
a city in south central Belgium situated on a promontory between the Meuse River and the Sambre River; the site of intense fighting in World War I and World War II
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
NATIONSnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
on one occasion
From this reading William at once refused.
outworks
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From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading William at once refused.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
express the need or desire for
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
except for; apart from
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before the time expired the Maréchal offered to surrender if he was not relieved in ten days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
at the time that
From this reading A LEADER OF NATIONS When the late evening fell it was obvious that nothing could save Namur, the allies had advanced a mile on the outworks of the castle.
which person or people
From this reading M. de Boufflers sent to request a two days’ truce that he might bury the dead who filled fosse and ditch.
William
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From this reading William at once refused.
