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chasseurs

/ʃæˈsɜːrz/ /ʃæsˈɜːrz/

Meanings
noun
A soldier equipped for rapid movement; also, any of several light infantry regiments, especially in France.

Examples :

"During the military parade, the chasseurs impressed the crowd with their speed and agility in the obstacle course. "
military group person nation war

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mushrooms noun

/ˈmʌʃruːmz/

Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood).

"Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."

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regiments noun

/ˈɹɛdʒɪmənts/

A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units; now specifically, usually composed of two or more battalions.

"The general inspected the assembled regiments before they deployed to the front lines. "

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equipped verb

/ɪˈkwɪpt/

To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)

"The camping club equipped their tent with sturdy stakes so it wouldn't blow away in the wind. "

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impressed verb

/ɪmˈpɹɛst/

To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.

"You impressed me with your command of Urdu."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

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infantry noun

/ˈɪnfəntɹi/

Soldiers who fight on foot (on land), as opposed to cavalry and other mounted units, regardless of external transport (e.g. airborne).

"The infantry marched for miles through the hot desert, carrying all their gear. "

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movement noun

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

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messenger noun

/ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/

One who brings messages.

"The messenger delivered the important letter to the teacher. "

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efficiently adverb

/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ /ɛˈfɪʃəntli/

In an efficient manner.

"The students worked efficiently on their project, completing it ahead of schedule. "

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directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

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attendant noun

/əˈtɛndənt/

One who attends; one who works with or watches over something.

"Give your keys to the parking attendants and they will park your car for you."