used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
(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 pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
for the reason that
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
Dettingen
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From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
fiancé
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From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
FRISKverbUS /frɪsk/
play boisterously
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
not any; not one
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
on one occasion
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
compacted by ironing
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
Prussians
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From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
try to get or reach
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they drew nearer, Benedict said that the light came from the camp fires.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading After the victory, the Prussians had pressed their outposts beyond the little town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
at the time that
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FRISK In less than an hour and a half they were in sight of Dettingen, which was the more easy to see because it appeared from afar as the centre of a vast fire.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Helen feared that they would not be allowed to continue their journey, but Benedict reassured her.
people who are wounded
From this reading The pity shown to the wounded, and the respect for the dead in all civilized countries, when once the battle is over, left him no doubt that Helen would be allowed to seek for her _fiancé_, dead or living, and that he would be allowed to aid her.
