used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here at last was something definite to be done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here at last was something definite to be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
CAPTAIN'SnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Here at last was something definite to be done.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Here at last was something definite to be done.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
an opposing military force
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
forayingverbUS /ˈfɔːreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “foray” — steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here at last was something definite to be done.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
Joan
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From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
Kernsberg
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From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
immediately past
From this reading Here at last was something definite to be done.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
absolutely essential
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was almost like the old foraying days, but now in a more desperate cause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
Orseln
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From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
a human being
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
reconnaissancenounUS /riˈkɑːnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Here at last was something definite to be done.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
in the direction of
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
Von
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From this reading On this matter Von Orseln thought that her Highness had better judge for herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHIEF CAPTAIN'S TREACHERY The Duchess Joan was in high spirits.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had been judged necessary, in consultation with her chief officers, to ride a reconnaissance in person in order to ascertain whether the advancing enemy had cut Kernsberg off towards the north.
