Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

the state of being absent

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

move towards

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

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From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

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From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading The three wounded men were not severely injured, and only one was disabled.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

an opposing military force

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

plural of “fatality” — a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

plural of “firearm” — a portable gun

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

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

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

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

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

harmed

From this reading The three wounded men were not severely injured, and only one was disabled.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

the force of workers available

From this reading The three wounded men were not severely injured, and only one was disabled.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The three wounded men were not severely injured, and only one was disabled.

and nothing more

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

above and across; more than

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

considered individually

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

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

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

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

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The three wounded men were not severely injured, and only one was disabled.

plural of “sharpshooter” — an athlete noted for accurate aim

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

with skill

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lieutenant Ripley had handled his sharpshooters so skilfully that not a single man had been killed, and only three had been wounded.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He had kept his force behind the trees, and fought the enemy at long range, in which the carbines and other firearms were not effective; and this policy explained the absence of all fatalities in Ripley's force.

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

From this reading The three wounded men were not severely injured, and only one was disabled.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

which person or people

From this reading The riflemen had heard the recall, and followed the defeated cavalrymen, bearing their wounded, and handed them over to the surgeon, who had called in three medical students to his aid.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.

people who are wounded

From this reading THE APPROACH OF ANOTHER CAVALRY FORCE The soldiers on both sides were already engaged in removing the dead to the side of the road next to the woods, and the wounded to the respective hospitals, which had been established in the fields of the farmer.