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Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.
After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.
Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."
Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.
The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.
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The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.
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After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.
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Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."
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Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.
/ðen hiː ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli ˈɔːrdərd ðə red ˈmæntəl tuː biː pʊt ʌp bɪˈfɔːr hɪz pəˈvɪljən wɪtʃ əˈmʌŋ ðə ˈroʊmənz ɪz ðə ˈsɪɡnəl ʌv ə ˈbætəl/
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The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.
/ðə ˈsoʊldʒərz noʊ ˈsuːnər biˈheld ɪt ðæn ðeɪ left ðer tents æz ðeɪ wɜːr ənd ræn tuː ɑːrmz wɪð laʊd ʃaʊts ənd ˈevəri ɪkˈspreʃən ʌv dʒɔɪ/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bustle noun US /ˈbʌsəl/

a rapid active commotion

From this reading “Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.”

enemy's noun US /ˈenəmiz/

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading “Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.”

famine noun US /ˈfæmən/

an acute insufficiency

From this reading “Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."”

mantle noun US /ˈmæntəl/

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading “Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.”

pavilion noun US /pəˈvɪljən/

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading “Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.”

Romans noun US /ˈroʊmənz/

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading “Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.”

scouts noun US /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.”

tents noun US /tents/

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading “Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

beastsnounUS /biːsts/

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

beheldverbUS /biˈheld/

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

breakverbUS /breɪk/

terminate

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

faminenounUS /ˈfæmən/

an acute insufficiency

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

fightverbUS /faɪt/

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

leftnounUS /left/

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 soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

long-wished

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

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

noisenounUS /nɔɪz/

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

others

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

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

ranksnounUS /ræŋks/

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

Scotusa

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

tentsnounUS /tents/

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The soldiers no sooner beheld it, than they left their tents as they were, and ran to arms with loud shouts, and every expression of joy.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he immediately ordered the red mantle to be put up before his pavilion, which, among the Romans, is the signal of a battle.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After these, others came and assured him that the first ranks were drawn up.

UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Caesar was preparing, at break of day, to march to Scotusa; his soldiers were striking their tents, and the servants and beasts of burden were already in motion, when his scouts brought intelligence that they had seen arms handed about in the enemy's camp, and perceived a noise and bustle, which indicated an approaching battle.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon this Caesar said: "The long-wished day is come, on which we shall fight with men, and not with want and famine."

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