used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
Ambleteuse
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From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
ANTE-ROOM
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From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
Boulogne
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From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
gotten under control
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
decorateverbUS /ˈdekəreɪt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
let fall to the ground
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
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 These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
ten 10s
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
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 It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
missilesnounUS /ˈmɪsəlz/
plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
mortarsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtərz/
plural of “mortar” — a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
and nothing more
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
seashorenounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading On the land side it was open, but on the sea side it was fringed by powerful batteries containing mortars and cannon of a size never seen before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These batteries were placed along the edges of the high cliffs, and their lofty position increased their range, and enabled them to drop their missiles upon the decks of the English ships.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
Wimereux
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From this reading It was divided into four sections, the right camp, the left camp, the camp of Wimereux, and the camp of Ambleteuse, the whole being about a mile in depth, and extending along the seashore for a length of about seven miles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ANTE-ROOM The camp of Boulogne contained at that time one hundred and fifty thousand infantry, with fifty thousand cavalry, so that its population was second only to Paris among the cities of France.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was a pretty sight to ride through the camp, for the men had been there for more than a year, and had done all that was possible to decorate and ornament their tents.
