Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

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

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

later than; following

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

(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 These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

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

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

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

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

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From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading On the extreme right the Turks were stationed.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

the act of departing

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

the act of departing

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

the next day

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

not one, and not any

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

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

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

with low volume

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

plural of “reinforcement” — 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 known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

recurring again and again

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On the extreme right the Turks were stationed.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading On the extreme right the Turks were stationed.

plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

carry out

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

soldiers collectively

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading On the extreme right the Turks were stationed.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The Tchernaya, after leaving the valley of Baidar, flows between a number of low swells of ground, and formed the front of the allied armies on the plains.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was known indeed that they had received very large reinforcements, and the troops had been several times called under arms to resist their repeated attacks.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE TCHERNAYA On the evening of the 15th of August several Tartars brought in news that the Russians were preparing for an attack; but so often had similar rumors been received that little attention was paid to their statements.

at the time that

From this reading These, however, had all passed off quietly, and when the troops retired to rest none thought that a great battle was going to take place on the morrow.