2000
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From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
600
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From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
move towards
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
moving swiftly
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
Grodno
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From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
Karl
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From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
LadenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
LithuanianounUS /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniə/
a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
march in a procession
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
the force of workers available
From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
MinsknounUS /mɪnsk/
the capital of Belarus and of the Commonwealth of Independent States
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
MoscownounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
MuscovitesnounUS /ˈmʌskəvaɪts/
plural of “muscovite” — a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
PolandnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
Pskof
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From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
a person who is being chased
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
retakeverbUS /ˈriːˈteɪk/
take back by force, as after a battle
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
SaxonynounUS /ˈsæksəni/
an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
SwedesnounUS /swiːdz/
plural of “swede” — a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
in the direction of
From this reading He was, however, fiercely beaten back, and the Swedes pursued the Russians through Lithuania and Minsk, towards the frontiers of Russia.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Karl, after clearing Lithuania of the forces of the Czar, intended to march towards the North and on Moscow, by way of Pskof.
at the time that
From this reading When Peter learned that the bulk of the Swedish army was still five leagues distant he returned and tried to retake the town.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Peter, surprised in Grodno, fled with 2000 men, while Karl with 600 entered the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laden with the plunder of Poland and Saxony, the spoils of their brilliant feats of arms, the Swedes, amid the January ice, marched on Grodno, the several parties of Muscovites in the neighborhood flying at the mere rumor of their approach.
