adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Enghien, however, was deaf to his advice, and refused to acknowledge his authority.
adroitlyadverbUS /əˈdrɔɪtli/
with adroitness; in an adroit manner
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Enghien, however, was deaf to his advice, and refused to acknowledge his authority.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Enghien, however, was deaf to his advice, and refused to acknowledge his authority.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
besought
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From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Enghien, however, was deaf to his advice, and refused to acknowledge his authority.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
Enghien
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From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
Gassion
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From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
hazarded
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From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Enghien, however, was deaf to his advice, and refused to acknowledge his authority.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Enghien, however, was deaf to his advice, and refused to acknowledge his authority.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
l'Hopital
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From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Enghien, however, was deaf to his advice, and refused to acknowledge his authority.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
Turenne
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From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Turenne, under similar circumstances, would have drawn off and forced the enemy to raise the siege by threatening their line of communications; but Turenne thought nothing of personal glory, and fought only for France.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Enghien, on the other hand, throughout his career was animated by personal motives, and cared nothing for the general welfare of France.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Gassion conducted the movements of the army so adroitly that he had brought it to within almost striking distance of the Spanish divisions before Marshal l'Hopital perceived the fact that it was so placed that a battle was almost inevitable.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He besought Enghien to fall back while there was yet time, pointing out the orders that had been given that a battle was not to be hazarded, and the terrible misfortunes that would fall upon France in case of defeat.
