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From this reading Volume 3, Chapter XIII.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
(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 "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
move towards
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
Atteghei
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From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Volume 3, Chapter XIII.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
placed crosswise
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
the first light of day
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
an opposing military force
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
an old word for “before”
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
impedimentsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənts/
plural of “impediment” — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
Kouban
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From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
not one, and not any
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
OnwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
reedsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
Seraskier
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From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "To horse! to horse!" was shouted about two hours before dawn, and, in the course of a few minutes, all the warriors of that little army were in their saddles, formed in close array under their respective leaders, and advancing steadily forward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ground over which they rode was broken and rough, offering many impediments to their progress; as in darkness and silence they crossed the Kouban.
which person or people
From this reading The infantry, who were already posted on the other side among the thick cover of reeds, reported that none of the enemy had appeared, or seemed at all prepared for their approach.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Onward, men of Atteghei," cried the Seraskier, waving his sword; and at the signal the whole band dashed down the steep, passing a broad belt of lofty reeds ere they emerged on the now smooth and hard surface of the stream.
XIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
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