Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

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From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

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From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

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From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

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From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

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

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

present in great quantity

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

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

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE DUORO--TALAVERA.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

great merriment

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

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

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

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

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

march in a procession

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

the force of workers available

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE DUORO--TALAVERA.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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 Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE DUORO--TALAVERA.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

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From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE DUORO--TALAVERA.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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

From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE DUORO--TALAVERA.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

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

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

soldiers collectively

From this reading On the 5th of May 9000 Portuguese, 3000 Germans, and 13,000 British troops were assembled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

at the time that

From this reading Very severe was the drill and discipline, and not very abundant was the food, and there was a general feeling of pleasure when, by the general concentration of the army at Coimbra, it was evident that active operations were about to commence.

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

From this reading The Norfolk Rangers were in high glee that night, and many were the tales told by the old soldiers of former engagements in which they had taken part.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Arthur was already there, and upon the 6th General Beresford marched with 10,000 men, and orders were issued for the rest of the army to march out early the next day.