Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

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

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

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

From this reading Halfway between Montjuich and the town was the small fort of San Bertram.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

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

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

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

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

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

From this reading Halfway between Montjuich and the town was the small fort of San Bertram.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Halfway between Montjuich and the town was the small fort of San Bertram.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

divisible by two

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Halfway between Montjuich and the town was the small fort of San Bertram.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading Halfway between Montjuich and the town was the small fort of San Bertram.

-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

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

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

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

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

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

From this reading Halfway between Montjuich and the town was the small fort of San Bertram.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

on one occasion

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

the class of peasants

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

a person who is being chased

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

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

From this reading Halfway between Montjuich and the town was the small fort of San Bertram.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

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

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

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

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

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

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

in the direction of

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Halfway between Montjuich and the town was the small fort of San Bertram.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

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

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

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

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

in or at the place that

From this reading The peasants at once took possession of San Bertram, where there were five light guns.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As the Spanish column retired to Barcelona under the idea that the whole English army was on the hill, the Miquelets, as the armed bands of peasants were called, swarmed down from the hills.

-ing form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Incapable of withstanding an attack by even a small force, they were in their element in harassing a large one in retreat.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The garrison, seeing the column in retreat toward the town, pursued by the insurgent peasantry, feared that they themselves would be cut off, and so abandoned their post and joined the retreat.