Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

anew

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As they approached, Terence recognized the erect figure of the officer who rode at the head of the party.

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

From this reading As they approached, Terence recognized the erect figure of the officer who rode at the head of the party.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Presently he saw a party of horsemen riding down the hill behind him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

the lower side of anything

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

placed crosswise

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Presently he saw a party of horsemen riding down the hill behind him.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading As they approached, Terence recognized the erect figure of the officer who rode at the head of the party.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As they approached, Terence recognized the erect figure of the officer who rode at the head of the party.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As they approached, Terence recognized the erect figure of the officer who rode at the head of the party.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Presently he saw a party of horsemen riding down the hill behind him.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Presently he saw a party of horsemen riding down the hill behind him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

the force of workers available

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

absolutely essential

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading As they approached, Terence recognized the erect figure of the officer who rode at the head of the party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Presently he saw a party of horsemen riding down the hill behind him.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

in the near future

From this reading Presently he saw a party of horsemen riding down the hill behind him.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading As they approached, Terence recognized the erect figure of the officer who rode at the head of the party.

past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Presently he saw a party of horsemen riding down the hill behind him.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading As they approached, Terence recognized the erect figure of the officer who rode at the head of the party.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

cut with a saw

From this reading Presently he saw a party of horsemen riding down the hill behind him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

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

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

look attentively

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

at the time that

From this reading They reined up suddenly when half-way down the hill and paused to watch what was being done; then they came on again.

in or at the place that

From this reading His men had thrown up several lines of breast-works along the face of the hill to a point where steep ravines protected the flank of his position.

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

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.

which person or people

From this reading PORTUGAL FREED On the 9th of May Terence was directing the movements of his men, who were practising skirmishing among some rough ground at the bottom of the hill upon which he had taken up his position, to defend, if necessary, the road that crossed it.