used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A simultaneous advance was repulsed with heavy loss.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the plain a light railway from Theos all night long brought reinforcements and stores to the different positions.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A simultaneous advance was repulsed with heavy loss.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Across the plain a light railway from Theos all night long brought reinforcements and stores to the different positions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
counterbalancedadjectiveUS /ˌkaʊntərˈbælənst/
brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Across the plain a light railway from Theos all night long brought reinforcements and stores to the different positions.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
set up or found
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A simultaneous advance was repulsed with heavy loss.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
Kolashin
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From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Across the plain a light railway from Theos all night long brought reinforcements and stores to the different positions.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
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 All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
something that is lost
From this reading A simultaneous advance was repulsed with heavy loss.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
and nothing more
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Across the plain a light railway from Theos all night long brought reinforcements and stores to the different positions.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Across the plain a light railway from Theos all night long brought reinforcements and stores to the different positions.
reddenedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Across the plain a light railway from Theos all night long brought reinforcements and stores to the different positions.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading A simultaneous advance was repulsed with heavy loss.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
get by special effort
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading A simultaneous advance was repulsed with heavy loss.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
Solika
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From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
southwardsadverb
toward the south
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Across the plain a light railway from Theos all night long brought reinforcements and stores to the different positions.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
Theos
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From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
war-beacons
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From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
(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 There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
in or at the place that
From this reading At Solika only, on the far east, where the veteran General Kolashin was in command, the first position was carried, but this temporary success was counterbalanced by the immense losses inflicted on the advancing columns from the second and more secure line of fortifications.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were three passes only through which the Turks could force their way into the fertile plain which stretched from Theos southwards, and each one, to their surprise, was found well guarded and fortified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A simultaneous advance was repulsed with heavy loss.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading All night long the war-beacons of Theos reddened the sky and the thunder of artillery woke strange echoes amongst the mountains.
