Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

anew

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

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

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

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

From this reading "They are too far off for grape," Terence said.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then, with Herrara and his three English officers, he moved a short distance away and watched the scene.

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

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

the lower side of anything

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

placed crosswise

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

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 Then, with Herrara and his three English officers, he moved a short distance away and watched the scene.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "They are too far off for grape," Terence said.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "They are too far off for grape," Terence said.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading "They are too far off for grape," Terence said.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

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

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

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From this reading Then, with Herrara and his three English officers, he moved a short distance away and watched the scene.

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

not any; not one

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

come into possession of

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "They are too far off for grape," Terence said.

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

From this reading Then, with Herrara and his three English officers, he moved a short distance away and watched the scene.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

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

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "They are too far off for grape," Terence said.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Then, with Herrara and his three English officers, he moved a short distance away and watched the scene.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Regnier's columns had crossed the bottom of the ravine, their guns along the crest opened fire on the British position facing them.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

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

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Then, with Herrara and his three English officers, he moved a short distance away and watched the scene.

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "They are too far off for grape," Terence said.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Then, with Herrara and his three English officers, he moved a short distance away and watched the scene.

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

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

From this reading As there were no signs of any French force approaching the position held by the Portuguese, Terence moved his regiment a short distance forward, to a point which enabled them to obtain a view right down the valley in which the conflict was taking place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then, with Herrara and his three English officers, he moved a short distance away and watched the scene.

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

From this reading He then allowed them to fall out of their ranks; knowing that in less than a minute from the call being sounded they would be under arms again, and in readiness to move in any direction required.