used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
D'ERLON
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From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
d'Erlon's
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From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
divisible by two
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
feintverbUS /feɪnt/
deceive by a mock action
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
Hougomont
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From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
most important element
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
the force of workers available
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Nevertheless, the movement of d'Erlon had to be tried.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the movement of d'Erlon had to be tried.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
reinforceverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
make stronger
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Nevertheless, the movement of d'Erlon had to be tried.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was no part of the Emperor's plan that an attempt to capture Hougomont should become the main battle on his own left that it had, nor could he be sure that even the tremendous attack upon it had produced the effect at which he aimed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
WATERLOOnounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
weakenverbUS /ˈwiːkən/
lessen the strength of
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading The Emperor, as has been noted, had intended the attack on Hougomont as a mere feint, hoping to induce the Duke of Wellington to reinforce his threatened right and thereby to weaken his left center.
Wellington'snounUS /ˈwelɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading WATERLOO--THE CHARGE OF D'ERLON Meanwhile the French had not confined their efforts to the isolated forts, if they may be so called, on Wellington's center and left center.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After a tremendous artillery duel d'Erlon's men had been formed up for that massed attack for which the Emperor was famous, and with which it was expected the English line would be pierced and the issue decided.
