used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A few cautious leaders of the clans apart, few men were anxious to succeed in this retreat.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A few cautious leaders of the clans apart, few men were anxious to succeed in this retreat.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There was irony in the whole sad business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading A few cautious leaders of the clans apart, few men were anxious to succeed in this retreat.
Cheshire
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From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading A few cautious leaders of the clans apart, few men were anxious to succeed in this retreat.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
evadingverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
at any time
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few cautious leaders of the clans apart, few men were anxious to succeed in this retreat.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
GALLOPverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
an established custom
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
heavy-minded
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From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading There was irony in the whole sad business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A few cautious leaders of the clans apart, few men were anxious to succeed in this retreat.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
LowlandnounUS /ˈloʊlænd/
low level country
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
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 GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
the force of workers available
From this reading A few cautious leaders of the clans apart, few men were anxious to succeed in this retreat.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading There was irony in the whole sad business.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
move hurridly
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
Staffordshire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading A few cautious leaders of the clans apart, few men were anxious to succeed in this retreat.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was irony in the whole sad business.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Highlanders had ever their hearts turned backward to the London road--the road of battle; but old habit made their feet move briskly along the route mapped out for them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GALLOP THE retreat had moved up through Staffordshire and Cheshire, always evading the pursuit that followed it so closely from many separate quarters.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
which person or people
From this reading They set the pace for the Lowland foot, less used to the swinging stride that was half a run; and for this reason the Prince’s army went northward at a speed incredible to Marshal Wade, the Duke of Cumberland, and other heavy-minded generals who were eager in pursuit.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was irony in the whole sad business.
