23
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
Adour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
BayonnenounUS /ˌbeɪˈjoʊn/
a city in northeastern New Jersey
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
defiling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
ditchesnounUS /ˈdɪtʃəz/
plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
being one more than seven
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
an opposing military force
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
set up or found
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
highroadnoun
a highway
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
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 When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile I was not unemployed.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
used to form the superlative
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
musket-shot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the meanwhile I was not unemployed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
pilingnounUS /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
express in words
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
Soult
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
not in physical motion
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
up to a particular time
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
in the direction of
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/
not engaged in a gainful occupation
From this reading In the meanwhile I was not unemployed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
at the time that
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of the appearance of the country through which we marched on the morning of the 23d February I can say but little, the greater part of the journey having been performed in the dark.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the other end of the field was a picket of the enemy, which instantly turned out and lined the ditches; whilst we contented ourselves with forming into column, and then piling arms, we stood still till farther instructions should arrive.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading When day dawned, however, we perceived that we had been defiling by a new road towards the left; and at eight o'clock we found ourselves in a green field about a musket-shot from the highroad, and within three miles of the works in front of Bayonne.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By the help of my telescope I took as accurate a survey of the stupendous fortifications before me as circumstances would permit; and the following is as nearly as I can recollect the aspect which they presented:-- The position which Marshal Soult had taken up, and which has long been justly regarded as one of the most formidable in the south of France, ran parallel, or nearly so, for about four miles with the Adour.
