used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
anew
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
dispersingverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
absolutely essential
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
not one, and not any
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
the possibility of future success
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO THE RESCUE A consultation was held on the evening of the battle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading My opinion is that it is absolutely necessary to follow up the victory we have gained, and to do something which will induce the whole country to believe that there is a prospect of success.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading As was the custom of the Polish peasants after a success, many wished to return for a while to their homes and families.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Several plans were proposed among the group of officers, and the leader asked the young midshipmen for their opinion.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading Dick said that in his ignorance of the circumstances and the geography of the country he could offer none; but Jack, on being appealed to, said,-- "It seems to me that you will never do any good if you confine yourselves to beating back a Russian column occasionally, and then dispersing until they again advance.
