used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
canteennounUS /kænˈtiːn/
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
cavalrymen
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From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He washed it with the handkerchief, and then tied it over the top of his head, and under his chin.
CONFEDERATEnounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
set up or found
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
Fronklyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He washed it with the handkerchief, and then tied it over the top of his head, and under his chin.
and nothing more
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
KentuckiansnounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiənz/
plural of “kentuckian” — a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
meleenounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a noisy riotous fight
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He washed it with the handkerchief, and then tied it over the top of his head, and under his chin.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
scalpskin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
not in physical motion
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
stunverbUS /stʌn/
make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
bound or secured closely
From this reading He washed it with the handkerchief, and then tied it over the top of his head, and under his chin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He washed it with the handkerchief, and then tied it over the top of his head, and under his chin.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He washed it with the handkerchief, and then tied it over the top of his head, and under his chin.
precisely as stated
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading He washed it with the handkerchief, and then tied it over the top of his head, and under his chin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading His first care was to wet his handkerchief from his canteen, and wash the blood from his face, so that he could see better.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
which person or people
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WITHIN THE CONFEDERATE LINES The fall of the gigantic Tennessee lieutenant had created something like a panic among his cavalrymen who were pressing forward to flank the Kentuckians; and Sergeant Fronklyn, his face still covered with blood, seized the opportunity of their retirement to the rear to drag the form of Lieutenant Lyon out of the melee, and place him on the bank of the creek which bounded the camp on the west.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The bullet from the pistol of the trooper had glanced across his head with force enough to stun him without making a very bad wound.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Then he felt of his wound which was somewhat swollen, and found the scalpskin was torn away from his head just above the temple.
