Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

(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 The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

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

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

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

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

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From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

only a very short time before

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

for the reason that

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

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From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

terminate

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

to or in any or all places

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

run away quickly

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

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

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

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

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

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

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

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

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

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

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

a region on the Baltic that is divided between northern Estonia and southern Latvia

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

the force of workers available

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

a country person

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

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From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

publicly displayed

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

a person who is being chased

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

a safe place

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

done under pressure

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

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From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

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

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

carry out

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

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

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

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

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

in the direction of

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

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

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

in a very malevolent manner

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.

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From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

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

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

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

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

which person or people

From this reading But Babinich rushed upon Ponyevyej, cut down the infantry posted there as a garrison, and pursued Hamilton, who was unable to flee to Livonia because of the considerable Polish forces assembled in Shavli, and farther on, near Birji, turned toward the east in hope of being able to break through to Vilkomir.

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

From this reading Then he wandered through the forests disguised as a peasant for a whole month, not daring to put his head out into the open light.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had doubts about saving his own regiment, but did not wish to fall into the hands of Babinich; for the report was spread everywhere that that stern warrior, not to burden himself, gave orders to slay every prisoner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sakovich’s forces were cut up to such a degree that he was barely able himself to take refuge in the forests near Ponyevyej with four other men.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading The ill-fated Englishman therefore fled like a deer hunted by wolves, and Babinich hunted him all the more venomously.