used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "They’re just come to have a look," said Szondi cheerfully.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "They’re just come to have a look," said Szondi cheerfully.
the first light of day
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
earthworks
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From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
an opposing military force
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
Görgei's
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From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They’re just come to have a look," said Szondi cheerfully.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
a message received and understood
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
and nothing more
From this reading "They’re just come to have a look," said Szondi cheerfully.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "They’re just come to have a look," said Szondi cheerfully.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
reveillenounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They’re just come to have a look," said Szondi cheerfully.
SCOUTINGnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
Szondi
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From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
They're
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From this reading "They’re just come to have a look," said Szondi cheerfully.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
Waitzen
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From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The artillery was posted on the hills, earthworks were hastily thrown up, extra ammunition was served out, and everything prepared to give the enemy a warm reception.
at the time that
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _SENT SCOUTING._ As Szondi had predicted, reveille sounded before day had fairly broken, and an hour after dawn the whole army moved to the ridge of low hills outside the town of Waitzen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of the work was finished when Görgei’s scouts came in with the information that the Russian cavalry, supported by an infantry brigade, was approaching.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here we halted, and immediately set to work making our position as strong as possible.
