4th
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From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
carabineers
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From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
Cheval
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From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The word was passed to close up and draw swords; and scarcely was it obeyed when the staff of the Emperor came up.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
d'Auvergne
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From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
dragoons
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From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The word was passed to close up and draw swords; and scarcely was it obeyed when the staff of the Emperor came up.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
being one more than seven
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The word was passed to close up and draw swords; and scarcely was it obeyed when the staff of the Emperor came up.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
set up or found
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
Garde
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From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
hazarded
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From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
Holitsch
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From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
ten 10s
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
immediately past
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
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 As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
not any; not one
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The word was passed to close up and draw swords; and scarcely was it obeyed when the staff of the Emperor came up.
something you have to do
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
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 At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
peloton
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From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
only a very short time before
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
in the near future
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The word was passed to close up and draw swords; and scarcely was it obeyed when the staff of the Emperor came up.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The word was passed to close up and draw swords; and scarcely was it obeyed when the staff of the Emperor came up.
tenue
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From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
in the direction of
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
soldiers collectively
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The word was passed to close up and draw swords; and scarcely was it obeyed when the staff of the Emperor came up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We found ourselves fully equipped and in waiting soon after eight o'clock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
at the time that
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading As usual on such occasions, many conjectures were hazarded, and a hundred explanations passed current,--one scarcely a whit better than the other, when at last we perceived a peloton of dragoons advancing towards us at a brisk trot.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word was passed to close up and draw swords; and scarcely was it obeyed when the staff of the Emperor came up.
but in spite of that
From this reading From the “tenue” and appearance of the troops, it was evident that no measure of active service was contemplated; yet, if a review were intended, we could not guess why so small a force had been selected.
à
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From this reading At an early hour on the morning of the 4th came orders for the “Garde à Cheval” to hold themselves in readiness, with two squadrons of the carabineers, on the road to Holitsch; part of this force being under the command of General d'Auvergne.
