adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Hannibal, aware that Fabius had left, hoped to be able to tempt the impatient Minucius to an action.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Hannibal, aware that Fabius had left, hoped to be able to tempt the impatient Minucius to an action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hannibal, aware that Fabius had left, hoped to be able to tempt the impatient Minucius to an action.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
Apulianoun
a region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Hannibal, aware that Fabius had left, hoped to be able to tempt the impatient Minucius to an action.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
Fabius
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From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
Geronium
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From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Hannibal, aware that Fabius had left, hoped to be able to tempt the impatient Minucius to an action.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Hannibal, aware that Fabius had left, hoped to be able to tempt the impatient Minucius to an action.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
leftnounUS /left/
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 He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
Minucius
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From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
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 He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
senatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Hannibal, aware that Fabius had left, hoped to be able to tempt the impatient Minucius to an action.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He left Minucius in command, with strict orders that he should on no account suffer himself to be enticed into a battle.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fabius, after the escape of Hannibal from the trap in which he believed he had caught him, followed him into Apulia, and encamped on high ground in his neighbourhood intending to continue the same waiting tactics.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was, however, soon afterwards recalled to Rome to consult with the senate on matters connected with the army.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Minucius moved forward to within five miles of Geronium, and then encamped upon a spur of the hills.
