Chapter XXXIX

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

anew

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

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

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

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

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

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

From this reading "Why should there be an assault in the clear day?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "Why should there be an assault in the clear day?

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

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From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

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

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

the common people generally

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

a particular point in time

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

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

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

in motion

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

not any; not one

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

existing or coming before

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Why should there be an assault in the clear day?

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

having a supporting base

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

a small drum with one head of soft calfskin

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

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

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Why should there be an assault in the clear day?

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

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

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

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

in the direction of

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "That forebodes no good for us," said Zagloba, pointing at the dark masses moving like an enormous cloud.

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

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

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

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

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

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

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

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why should there be an assault in the clear day?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "They are surely coming to an assault again, and here our hands will not move in their joints."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

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

From this reading Pan Yan was in counsel with the prince; but they, taking advantage of the moment of quiet, were talking about the preceding day and the present movement in the enemy's tabor.

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

From this reading Zagloba and Volodyovski were standing on the rampart next morning among the soldiers, looking carefully toward the tabor, from the side of which masses of peasants were approaching.