23
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From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
24th
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From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
Adour
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From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
BayonnenounUS /ˌbeɪˈjoʊn/
a city in northeastern New Jersey
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
the first light of day
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
a long fixed look
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
of the present time and place
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
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 So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
and nothing more
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
outworks
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From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
by chance
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
sand-hill
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From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
in the direction of
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though we reached our ground at an early hour in the morning, a considerable space of time elapsed ere the baggage and provisions came up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading We were glad to be put in motion, and, after a journey of about a league, halted upon a sandy plain, at the distance of perhaps a couple of miles from the walls of Bayonne, and half that distance, or something less, from the outworks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The night of the 23d passed by in quiet; and long before dawn on the 24th we stood as usual in our ranks, and under arms.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
at the time that
From this reading So passed about half an hour, when orders were given to form into marching order, and to file towards the left, in the direction of the Adour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Though thus placed within easy range of the enemy's advanced batteries, we were nevertheless well protected from their fire; for a little sand-hill stood in our immediate front, of height sufficient to shut out not only the soldiers, but the tops of the tents, from the gaze of the besieged.
