used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
(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 Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
Eleazar
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From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
the organ of sight
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
HuntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
investverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
JudeanounUS /dʒuːˈdiːə/
the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
kinglyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋli/
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
kinsmen
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From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
immediately past
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
engage in
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
many times at short intervals
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
on one occasion
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
Sidenote
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From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
move an implement through
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
tastelessadjectiveUS /ˈteɪstləs/
lacking flavor
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
a vivid mental image
From this reading The hill, the ravine, the superb sweep of forest that we once looked on with but the vague indulgence of the picturesque eye, now filled us with the vision of camps and battles.
vividnessnounUS /ˈvɪvədnəs/
interest and variety and intensity
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what new vividness did the coming conflict invest the varied and romantic country through which we had already journeyed so often!
in or at the place that
From this reading Hunters of the lion, we had felt something of this interest in tracing the ground where we were to combat the kingly savage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eleazar and his kinsmen were instantly upon the road to the mountains, and all was haste and that mixture of anxiety and animation which makes all other life tasteless and colorless to the warrior.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Strength of Judea_ [Sidenote: The Spirit of War] The result of our deliberation was that Israel should be summoned to make a last grand effort; that Jerusalem should be left with a strong garrison, as the center of the armies; and that every chieftain should set forth to stir up the energies of his people.
