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From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
20th
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From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
2nd
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From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
78th
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From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the banks of the Nile and at El Hamet are the only regular passes through the banks of the canal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the banks of the Nile and at El Hamet are the only regular passes through the banks of the canal.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
BattalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
despatched
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From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
Edko
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From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
one or the other of two
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
ELnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
half-way
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From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
HAMET
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From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
HOLROYD
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From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
isthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
Lieutenant-Colonel
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From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
MacleodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
and nothing more
From this reading On the banks of the Nile and at El Hamet are the only regular passes through the banks of the canal.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading On the banks of the Nile and at El Hamet are the only regular passes through the banks of the canal.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading On the banks of the Nile and at El Hamet are the only regular passes through the banks of the canal.
reinforceverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
make stronger
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
Rolle's
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From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On the banks of the Nile and at El Hamet are the only regular passes through the banks of the canal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
Vogelsang
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From this reading News of the disaster to the company of De Rolle's Regiment reached General Stewart early on the 20th April, and he immediately despatched a force, under Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Macleod (commanding the 2nd Battalion 78th[1]), to reinforce Vogelsang.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading From Lake Edko to the Nile is an isthmus about two and a half miles in extent, varying according to the depth of water in the lake.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading EL HAMET--AN UNWELCOME DUTY--CHARLES HOLROYD SPEAKS HIS MIND--THE BEGINNING OF THE END Before continuing my narrative, I will briefly state the position of El Hamet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The remains of a deep dry canal with high banks extend from the river nearly two-thirds across the isthmus, the banks commanding the plain on either side; and on the south side of the canal, about half-way across the isthmus, is the village of El Hamet.
