adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There were evidences of a tardy attempt to improve the defences.
bastionnounUS /ˈbæstʃən/
a group that defends a principle
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
defences
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were evidences of a tardy attempt to improve the defences.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
embrasures
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There were evidences of a tardy attempt to improve the defences.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading There were evidences of a tardy attempt to improve the defences.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
masonrynounUS /ˈmeɪsənri/
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
Philipsburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading There were evidences of a tardy attempt to improve the defences.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were evidences of a tardy attempt to improve the defences.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This army knew Bonaparte by report only; it was commanded by generals of the old school.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were evidences of a tardy attempt to improve the defences.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The French army lay before a fortified place near the Rhine, which we will call Philipsburg.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading In particular there was a large round bastion, about three times the height of the wall; but the masonry was new, and the very embrasures were not yet cut.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading Philipsburg was defended on three sides by the nature of the ground; but on the side that faced the French line of march there was only a zigzag wall, pierced, and a low tower or two at each of the salient angles.
