Chapter XV

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

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

later than; following

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

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

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

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

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

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From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading About nine o'clock in the morning, however, a few changes occurred.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

the first light of day

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading About nine o'clock in the morning, however, a few changes occurred.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

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

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

possessive form of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

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

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading About nine o'clock in the morning, however, a few changes occurred.

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

From this reading About nine o'clock in the morning, however, a few changes occurred.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

to or toward the inside of

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

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

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

most important element

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading About nine o'clock in the morning, however, a few changes occurred.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading About nine o'clock in the morning, however, a few changes occurred.

not any; not one

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

according to the clock

From this reading About nine o'clock in the morning, however, a few changes occurred.

held or filled or in use

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading About nine o'clock in the morning, however, a few changes occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

and nothing more

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

precisely, exactly

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

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From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

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

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

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

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

in the direction of

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

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

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

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

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

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

From this reading Parties of cavalry and light infantry were, indeed, from time to time sent forward, for the purpose of guarding against a sudden return of the enemy's columns; but the main body kept its ground as it had done the day before, and the stations of the outposts were not altered.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading For about two hours after daybreak no movement whatever was made on the left of the army.

in or at the place that

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

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

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading The indefatigable Soult, it appeared, had withdrawn his forces from before us, only to carry them against the opposite flank.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading My picket, for example, marched a little to the right, and relieved a body of Brunswickers, which occupied a farmhouse near the point where the ravine wound inwards upon the enemy's position; and this body, together with several other battalions, proceeded at a quick pace towards the station of General Hill's corps.