87th
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From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the middle of this little plain was a river about knee-deep.
advance-guard
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From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
anew
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
the act of burning something
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
knee-deepadjective
coming only to the ankle or knee
From this reading About the middle of this little plain was a river about knee-deep.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About the middle of this little plain was a river about knee-deep.
march in a procession
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading About the middle of this little plain was a river about knee-deep.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
and nothing more
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading About the middle of this little plain was a river about knee-deep.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
on the contrary
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading About the middle of this little plain was a river about knee-deep.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
not in physical motion
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
soldiers collectively
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In three or four days we again moved on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
at the time that
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
in or at the place that
From this reading When at the end of two miles, we came to a small open space, where several fires were still alight and burning, and earthen pots left behind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The 87th being the only European corps with this part of the division, we always led the column, or, rather, formed the advance-guard.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading We commenced our march; and, rather wishing to see, instead of groping, our way, we went on through a dense thick wood for a couple of miles, through which there was a tolerably good road, so that our troops travelled with comparative facility.
