Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

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

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

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

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

move towards

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

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

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

a line of approach

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Old Ballad.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

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

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

-ing form of “deploy” — place troops or weapons in battle formation

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

complete or carry out

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

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

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

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

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

an opposing military force

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

divisible by two

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

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

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

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

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

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

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

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

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

kept in good condition

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

musketeers and their muskets collectively

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

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

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

keep busy with

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Ballad.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

go across or through

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

compacted by ironing

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

done under pressure

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

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

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

cut with a saw

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

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

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

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

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

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

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The insurgents sustained the attack with great constancy and courage; and while part of their number returned the fire across the river, the rest maintained a discharge of musketry upon the further end of the bridge itself, and every avenue by which the soldiers endeavoured to approach it.

during the time that

From this reading The two regiments of Foot-Guards, formed into a close column, rushed forward to the river; one corps, deploying along the right bank, commenced a galling fire on the defenders of the pass, while the other pressed on to occupy the bridge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ere Morton or Burley had reached the post to be defended, the enemy had commenced an attack upon it with great spirit.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.

but in spite of that

From this reading As e’er ye saw the rain doun fa’, Or yet the arrow from the bow, Sae our Scots lads fell even down, And they lay slain on every knowe.