used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
(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 The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
in addition
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
cannonadenoun
intense and continuous artillery fire
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
DrumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
and nothing more
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
the force of workers available
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
musketrynoun
musketeers and their muskets collectively
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
muskets
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From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
PORT-AU-PRINCEnounUS /ˌpɔːrtoʊˈprɪns/
the capital and largest city of Haiti
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The town woke up with a start.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town woke up with a start.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The town woke up with a start.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Drums beat in the streets, and in a minute or two men armed with rifles and muskets poured out from their houses, and hurried to the rendezvous settled upon the night before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The firing came from the eastern side of the town, and the three batteries in that direction were all engaged.
at the time that
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ATTACK ON PORT-AU-PRINCE It was just getting light on the following morning when the sound of a cannon was heard, and it was followed by several other shots, mingled with the rattle of distant musketry.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The town woke up with a start.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mingled with the report of the guns came the sound of a more distant cannonade, showing that the insurgents' artillery was also at work.
