used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as they could see, no foes were in sight.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
BLOOD-STAINS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINS.
CarrouselnounUS /ˈkerəsel/
a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
without stop or interruption
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far as they could see, no foes were in sight.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as they could see, no foes were in sight.
start firing a weapon
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading As far as they could see, no foes were in sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
guard-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
ten 10s
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
the force of workers available
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
not any; not one
From this reading As far as they could see, no foes were in sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As far as they could see, no foes were in sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As far as they could see, no foes were in sight.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLOOD-STAINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a space, the Swiss might believe that they had dealt with an army and wiped it off the earth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One small isolated battery, planted on the terrace of a house facing the Swiss guard-house, continued its fire without their being able to silence it.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading They had slain nearly four hundred men in the royal yard, and almost two hundred in the Carrousel; seven guns were the spoils.
