Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

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

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

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

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

achieved or reached

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

with brightness

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

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From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

placed crosswise

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

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From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

stop moving or become immobilized

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

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From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

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

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

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

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

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 THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

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From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

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From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

only a very short time before

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

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

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE THUNDERBOLT STROKE On the tenth of February, 1814, for the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly.

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

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

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

From this reading Nevertheless there was little change in the temperature; the thaw still prevailed.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The sun's heat was not great enough to dry the roads, nor was the weather sufficiently cold to freeze them.

in or at the place that

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Napoleon, by rapid marching at the head of Maurice's Squadrons d'Elite, mounted grenadiers, chasseurs, hussars and dragoons, had easily attained a position in front of the van of the army commanded by Marmont, which had rested a few hours at St. Prix, where the road crossed the Petit Morin on a bridge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading As the Emperor wrote to his brother, with scarcely any exaggeration, there was still six feet of mud on highways and by-paths.