used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
(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 So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
dearly loved
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
recognizable; marked
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
embarkationnounUS /ˌembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
an opposing military force
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
the act of departing
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
of the present time and place
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
the act of departing
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
march in a procession
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
without speaking
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
term of address for a man
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
in the near future
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading General Hope, knowing that large reinforcements might be expected to arrive soon in the French camp, decided to carry out Sir John Moore's plan of immediate embarkation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading At ten o'clock that night the march began, brigade after brigade leaving the field of battle, and silently going on board one transport after another.
WARRIORnounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
which person or people
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading So complete had been all previous arrangements, that, by morning light, almost the whole British Army was on board.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, anxious consultation had taken place as to what should be done with the beloved remains of the Commander.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading A WARRIOR TAKING HIS REST THE rapid fall of darkness made it difficult to pursue the enemy, who at every point had been worsted.
