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From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
(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 In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
artillerymen
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From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
combatsnounUS /kəmˈbæts/
plural of “combat” — an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
PapaladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪpəl/
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
sabresnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
a special situation
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
viz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before continuing my story I must remark upon one of the most striking facts in Rome--viz., the conduct and bravery of the Roman soldiery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of one point, therefore, the priesthood is certain--that in every case of general insurrection the Roman army will go with the people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading On the 3d of June the streets were choked with mutilated men, and amongst the many combats after the city was taken, between the Roman soldiery and the foreigners, there did not occur one example where the Romans had the worst of it in any thing like fair fight.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Even the Papal troops have a robust and martial air, and retain an individual worth of character to an astonishing degree.
people who are wounded
From this reading In the defense of Rome, all the Roman artillerymen (observe, all) were killed at their guns, and a reserve of the wounded, a thing unheard of before, bleeding though they were, continued to fight manfully until cut down by the sabres of their foes.
