used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
(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 The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
baronialadjective
impressive in appearance
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
Bleckede
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From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading COUNT TILLY'S OPINION OF THE PRESBYTERIANS.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
CroatiannounUS /kroʊˈeɪʃən/
a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
ElbenounUS /elb/
a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
a person of German nationality
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
haltsnounUS /hɔːlts/
plural of “halt” — the state of inactivity following an interruption
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
HolsteinnounUS /ˈhoʊlstiːn/
a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
Lauenburg
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From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little town was deserted, for the inhabitants had all fled into Holstein by the bridge, which the castle defended by its cannon.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
march in a procession
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
held or filled or in use
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COUNT TILLY'S OPINION OF THE PRESBYTERIANS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading COUNT TILLY'S OPINION OF THE PRESBYTERIANS.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
PRESBYTERIANSnounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriənz/
plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading COUNT TILLY'S OPINION OF THE PRESBYTERIANS.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
Radegast
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From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
cut with a saw
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUNT TILLY'S OPINION OF THE PRESBYTERIANS.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
Tilly
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From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
TILLY'S
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From this reading COUNT TILLY'S OPINION OF THE PRESBYTERIANS.
in the direction of
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
uskokes
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From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
watchman's
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From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
at the time that
From this reading As we passed an ancient tower in the dusk, I remember hearing the notes of the watchman's horn, when (in the old German fashion) he proclaimed the first hour of the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Passing through Bleckede, a small town which is overlooked by a baronial castle, and through Radegast, both of which were plundered by the advanced guard of Croatian uskokes, we followed the course of the Elbe towards Lauenburg.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading By three long halts, Tilly delayed his march in such a manner, that though the distance was short, night had descended on the Elbe and its shores before we saw the lights twinkling in the old castle, which was occupied by two companies of my own regiment, under Major Wilson.
