the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
without deviation
From this reading On the contrary, Scipio placed the maniples of the Principes directly behind the maniples of the spearmen in the front line.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
Hastati
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From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the rear of these two lines he placed the Triarii, still leaving intervals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
the act of departing
From this reading In the rear of these two lines he placed the Triarii, still leaving intervals.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On the contrary, Scipio placed the maniples of the Principes directly behind the maniples of the spearmen in the front line.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the rear of these two lines he placed the Triarii, still leaving intervals.
maniples
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From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the contrary, Scipio placed the maniples of the Principes directly behind the maniples of the spearmen in the front line.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, Scipio placed the maniples of the Principes directly behind the maniples of the spearmen in the front line.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
Principes
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From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading In the rear of these two lines he placed the Triarii, still leaving intervals.
ScipionounUS /ˈsɪpioʊ/
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
spearmen
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From this reading On the contrary, Scipio placed the maniples of the Principes directly behind the maniples of the spearmen in the front line.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the rear of these two lines he placed the Triarii, still leaving intervals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
Triarii
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From this reading In the rear of these two lines he placed the Triarii, still leaving intervals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the rear of these two lines he placed the Triarii, still leaving intervals.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Principes came next, but these, contrary to the usual plan, were not placed so as to cover the intervals behind the Hastati.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following morning the opposing armies were drawn up in battle array as follows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scipio placed in front the Hastati, with an interval between their maniples.
