used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
(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 The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
cannon'snounUS /ˈkænənz/
possessive form of “cannon” — a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
cannon-ball
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From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
Commissariatnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
companion's
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From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
exigencynounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsi/
a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
the force of workers available
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
not any; not one
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
and nothing more
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
for each
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
by chance
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The Commissariat had not provided for the exigency, and the small portion of bread that could be purchased was sold at three shillings per pound.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
soldiers collectively
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
Vittoria
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From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In our way back to the town, my companion’s attention was attracted by a dead Portuguese; he raised up the body, and asked me to look through it--I _did_ absolutely look _through_ it.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Owing to the rapid, and perhaps unexpected, advance of the army, there were only three surgeons to attend to this vast number of wounded, for the first two days after the battle; and, from the same reason, no provisions were to be had for them for a week!
at the time that
From this reading A cannon-ball had passed into the breast and out at the back--and so rapid must have been its transit, from its forming such a clear aperture--in circumference about twelve inches--that the man must have been close to the cannon’s mouth when he was shot--it spoke volumes for the courage of the troops.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
people who are wounded
From this reading The hospital at Vittoria that evening presented a sad spectacle; not only was part of it filled with wounded, but the streets all round it--about two thousand men, including those of the French with those of the Allies.
