9th
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From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
bombardmentsnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənts/
plural of “bombardment” — the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
the two together, not just one
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
Buda
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From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
DanubenounUS /ˈdænjuːb/
the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
Honveds
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From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
the force of workers available
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The scene was a most animated one, and under happier circumstances I should doubtless have enjoyed the brilliant spectacle.
STAFFnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A glance at the streets, however, showed that the citizens did not anticipate any fighting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
soldiers collectively
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
twenty-secondadjective
coming next after the twenty-first in position
From this reading _I JOIN THE STAFF._ The fortress of Buda fell on the twenty-second of May.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the fifth of June, and the twin cities, though sorely scarred by the terrible bombardments, had dressed themselves in gala costume.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the troops--the 9th Honveds amongst them--stationed in the two towns were assembled under arms; and the men of the artillery on both sides of the Danube stood to their guns.
