used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
ArcadianounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪdiə/
a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
army'snounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
possessive form of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
CANDLESTICKSnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
competentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪntli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
Kalamata
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From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
for more time
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
march in a procession
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
the force of workers available
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
not any; not one
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
go across or through
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
Petrobey
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From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
in a serious manner
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading To attack a strongly fortified place, competently held, was to adventure far more seriously.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
Taygetus
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From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
TripolinounUS /ˈtrɪpəli/
a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS For two days longer the army remained at Kalamata in an ecstasy of success.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Petrobey posted several companies of men on the lower hills of Taygetus and at the top of the plain, from which a pass led into Arcadia, in ambush for any relieving force from Tripoli, should such be sent.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But Petrobey was wiser; he knew that this affair at Kalamata had been no real test of the army's capacity; they had stood with folded arms, and the prey had dropped at their feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Flushed with victory as they were, nothing seemed impossible, and the spirit of the men was to march straight on that stronghold of the Turkish power.
