186
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From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
1870
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From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
71
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From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
Belgium'snounUS /ˈbeldʒəmz/
possessive form of “belgium” — a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
Brialmont
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From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I want you to examine it carefully.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
an opposing military force
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I want you to examine it carefully.
fortifyverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
make strong or stronger
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
the state of being honored
From this reading HOW LIÉGE WON THE LEGION OF HONOUR.
HOW
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From this reading HOW LIÉGE WON THE LEGION OF HONOUR.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want you to examine it carefully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I want you to examine it carefully.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
LEGIONnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading HOW LIÉGE WON THE LEGION OF HONOUR.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
LIÉGE
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From this reading HOW LIÉGE WON THE LEGION OF HONOUR.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
MeusenounUS /mjuːz/
a European river; flows into the North Sea
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW LIÉGE WON THE LEGION OF HONOUR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will notice that Belgium's real line of defence on the south and east is the river Meuse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW LIÉGE WON THE LEGION OF HONOUR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I want you to examine it carefully.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you to examine it carefully.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After the war of 1870-71 the great military engineer, Brialmont,[186] was called upon to fortify the Meuse valley in such a way that an enemy advancing from the south or east might at least be delayed until other nations could come to the help of Belgium.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading HOW LIÉGE WON THE LEGION OF HONOUR.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On the next page you will see a map of Belgium.
