Chapter VI

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From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

(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 road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

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From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

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From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

traveling across

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

past form of “devastate” — cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

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From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

an opposing military force

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

cause to stop

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

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From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

incapable of being passed

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

a quantity that is added

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

the act of departing

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

for more time

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

engage in

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

not any; not one

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

and nothing more

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

unpleasantly

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

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From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

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From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

(corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

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From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At first their retreat had been harried by Austrian guns and charges of the Hungarian Pandours, but the enemy did not follow them far.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

in the direction of

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

being four more than twenty

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

the leading units moving at the head of an army

From this reading THE RETREAT FROM PRAGUE The French quitted Prague on the evening of the 16th of December, leaving only a small garrison in the Hradcany; by the 18th the vanguard had reached Pürgitz at the crossing of the rivers, and then the snow, that had paused for two days, commenced towards evening and the cold began to increase almost beyond human endurance.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The road was now so impassable, the darkness so impenetrable, the storm so severe, the troops so exhausted that M. de Belleisle ordered a halt, though all they had for camping-ground was a ragged ravine, a strip of valley by the river, and, for the Generals, a few broken houses in the devastated village of Pürgitz.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The cannon was no longer in their ears; for twenty-four hours they marched through the silence of a barren, deserted country.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The officers of the _régiment du roi_ received orders to halt as they were painfully making their way through the steep mountain paths; they shrugged and laughed and proceeded without comment to make their camp.