Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

later than; following

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

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

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

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

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

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From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

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

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

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From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

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

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

recognizable; marked

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

marked for certain death

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

an opposing military force

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

prudent

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

make a break in

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

march in a procession

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

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From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

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

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

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

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

existing or coming before

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

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From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

cause to become

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

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From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

in a serious manner

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

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

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

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From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

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From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

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

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

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

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

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

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the Sixteenth of September the Baden troops occupied Mulhouse, having entered Colmar on the preceding day.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The alarm was, however, but temporary for, having made requisitions as usual, the Prussians retired; and the corps returned to their old quarters.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

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From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

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

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading After taking counsel, therefore, with his officers, Major Tempe decided to march more to the south; so as to assist to oppose the passage of the enemy west from Colmar, or Mulhouse, through the passes of the Vosges.

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

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.

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

From this reading The very day after the fight, news arrived which induced a sudden change of position.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was evident that the railway was so strongly guarded, between Strasburg and Nancy, that it was hopeless to expect to be able to interrupt it, seriously, with so small a force as that at Major Tempe's command; still less possible was it to render any assistance, whatever, to the doomed city of Strasburg.