Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

(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 Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

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From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE LAST DAY.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

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From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

take in liquids

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

take in solid food

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

longing to return home

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

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

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST DAY.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

a large number or amount

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

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From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

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From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

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

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

and nothing more

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

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 It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

go across or through

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

the Ottoman court in Constantinople

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

territory ruled by a prince

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

with speed

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

move upward

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

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From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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

From this reading THE LAST DAY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

a historical plateau region in northwestern Romania that is separated from the rest of the country by the Transylvanian Alps; originally part of Hungary; incorporated into Romania at the end of World War I

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

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From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

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

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

at the time that

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

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

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was well known in Transylvania that the Porte had proclaimed Toekoely Prince and given into his hands armies wherewith he might invade the Principality and conquer it, so General Heissler gave orders to the counties and the Szeklers to rise up in defence of the realm, which they accordingly did.

during the time that

From this reading When Toekoely was approaching through Wallachia with his forces, Heissler quickly closed all the passes, and placed three regiments at the Iron Gates, while he himself took up a position in the Pass of Bozza, and there pitched his camp amidst the mountains.

which person or people

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Hungarian forces were commanded by Balthasar Mackasi and Michael Teleki himself; the leader of the Germans was Heissler, with Generals Noscher and Magni, and Colonel Doria under him, all of them heroic soldiers of fortune, who, all the way from Vienna to Wallachia, had never seen the Turks otherwise than as corpses or fugitives.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The encamped forces were merry and sprightly enough, there was lots to eat and drink of all sorts, and the Szeklers were quite close to their wives and houses, so that they did not feel a bit homesick--only Teleki was perpetually dissatisfied.