used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
BarbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
not accessible to view
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
long-drawn
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From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
the force of workers available
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
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 leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
the state of being asleep
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
VandalsnounUS /ˈvændəlz/
plural of “vandal” — someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
From this reading At sunrise the next morning the long-drawn notes of the horns aroused the sleeping camp of the Vandals.
precisely as stated
From this reading The camp was a large one, narrow but very long, following the course of the little stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
in or to any place at all
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading A breakfast of bread and wine was served to the men wherever they stood or lay.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Concealed from the eyes of the Romans by the first row of tents, the Barbarians' army was formed in order for battle within its own camp.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The leaders had received written orders the evening before concerning their positions, and now executed them without confusion.
