used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
in addition
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
Benjamite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
GUERILLAnounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading GUERILLA WARFARE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GUERILLA WARFARE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
JudasnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəs/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
manœuvres
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From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading GUERILLA WARFARE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
absolutely essential
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
go across or through
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
Sheba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
slingers
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From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
sword-play
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From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUERILLA WARFARE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
WARFAREnounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading GUERILLA WARFARE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Some weeks had necessarily to pass before the patriot army could assume the offensive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A corps of slingers was also formed under the command of one Sheba, a Benjamite, who possessed that skill with his weapon which was characteristic of his tribe.
which person or people
From this reading Some kind of drill was necessary, though Judas, who had the chief direction of military affairs, did not attempt to teach his men any elaborate manœuvres.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But practice in sword-play and in shooting with the bow was diligently attended to.
