Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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From this reading Among the prisoners we carried in with us was a young officer of the 78th, a Highland regiment.

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

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

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

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

later than; following

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the prisoners we carried in with us was a young officer of the 78th, a Highland regiment.

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

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

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

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Among the prisoners we carried in with us was a young officer of the 78th, a Highland regiment.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

the act of closing something

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

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 On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

the first light of day

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

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

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

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

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

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From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

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

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

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From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

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

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

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

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

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From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

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

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

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

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading Among the prisoners we carried in with us was a young officer of the 78th, a Highland regiment.

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

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

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

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

ten 10s

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

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

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

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

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

the act of departing

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

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

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

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

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

not any; not one

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Among the prisoners we carried in with us was a young officer of the 78th, a Highland regiment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

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From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

and nothing more

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Among the prisoners we carried in with us was a young officer of the 78th, a Highland regiment.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

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From this reading My services as interpreter were not required, as he spake French perfectly, so it was not until after his interview with M. de Drucour that I met him in company with my colonel.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

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

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

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

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

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

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

up to a particular time

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our ships did little or no effective service, and though we succeeded in closing the mouth of the harbour and were comparatively safe on that side, the English crept closer and closer, until they hemmed us in between their ever-contracting lines and the sea.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

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

From this reading Among the prisoners we carried in with us was a young officer of the 78th, a Highland regiment.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

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

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading On the evening of the 8th of July the colonel of the regiment of Bourgogne called for volunteers, and leaving the town by night, six hundred strong, we hurled ourselves upon the enemy's southern line, only to be driven back with heavy enough losses on each side, and at daybreak to see the English General, Wolfe, in a more advanced position.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading "A FRIEND AT ONE'S BACK IS A SAFE BRIDGE" One after another our positions were abandoned or driven in, until the plan of defence by our outlying works entirely failed, and we were forced to fall back on the sorry defences of the town itself.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Among the prisoners we carried in with us was a young officer of the 78th, a Highland regiment.