Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

later than; following

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

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

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

any thing at all

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

exhale hard

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

get or gather together

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

an opposing military force

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

set up or found

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

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

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

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

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

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

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

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 The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

temporary living quarters

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

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 After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

most important element

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

march in a procession

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

a region in central Italy

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

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 Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

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From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as they had marched into the village, the principal inhabitants came forward, and a consultation was held as to providing lodgings.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

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

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

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

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

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

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

up to a particular time

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

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

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

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

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Their orders were to keep a sharp lookout, to collect news of the movements and strength of the enemy; but not to undertake any expedition, or to do anything, whatever, to lead the enemy to guess at their presence in the neighborhood--as it was of vital importance that they should not be put upon their guard, until the great blow was struck.

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

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.

during the time that

From this reading The fourth company had been left at a village, five miles to the left; while the third company were, next day, to march forward to a place at about the same distance to the right.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading After two days' long marches, the main body of the corps reached a village situated in a wood, at about four miles from the great rock tunnel of Saverne.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is needless to follow the corps, step by step, through their marches; for the names of the little villages through which they passed would not be found in any maps published in England, and would therefore possess little interest for English readers.