adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
formidablyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbli/
in a formidable manner
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
how
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From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
surrenderingverbUS /sərˈendərɪŋ/
-ing form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This mystery added to the dread which the assault of so difficult a position naturally inspired, and some hours were spent in discussing how the next attack should be made.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading All that they could tell was, that those before them had fallen, in some cases even before they were touched by the spears of the defenders.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Many indeed were strongly in favour of remaining quietly around the tower and starving its defenders into surrendering.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although unaware how much more formidable the task before them had become, the peasants were disheartened by their defeat, and even the boldest hesitated at the thought of again attacking foes so formidably posted.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading None of those who had returned were able to explain what was the obstacle which had checked their advance.
