used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The first battalion was still delivering its fire, when the second and third opened up, aiming at the Confederate companies drawn up in proper ranks.
(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 As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The first battalion was still delivering its fire, when the second and third opened up, aiming at the Confederate companies drawn up in proper ranks.
CRAWFISHnounUS /ˈkrɔːfɪʃ/
tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The first battalion was still delivering its fire, when the second and third opened up, aiming at the Confederate companies drawn up in proper ranks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
being one more than seven
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The first battalion was still delivering its fire, when the second and third opened up, aiming at the Confederate companies drawn up in proper ranks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
formationsnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
how
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From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The first battalion was still delivering its fire, when the second and third opened up, aiming at the Confederate companies drawn up in proper ranks.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The first battalion was still delivering its fire, when the second and third opened up, aiming at the Confederate companies drawn up in proper ranks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The first battalion was still delivering its fire, when the second and third opened up, aiming at the Confederate companies drawn up in proper ranks.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The first battalion was still delivering its fire, when the second and third opened up, aiming at the Confederate companies drawn up in proper ranks.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
precisely, exactly
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
Riverlawns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
only a very short time before
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
semicirclenoun
a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
not in physical motion
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The attack by the first battalion paralyzed the panic-stricken advance guard of those in retreat, and they knew not how to turn.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN ADVENTURE AT CRAWFISH SPRINGS The three battalions of the Riverlawns had been drawn up in something of a semicircle, the first under Deck occupying the right, the second the centre of the road, and the third the left.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
at the time that
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But when they did realize their position, they concluded that, for the present, the greater danger lay in front of them, and they scampered to the rear, behind the companies which still kept their formations.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading As the road was scarcely eight feet wide and winding through the woods at that, all of the companies were practically behind more or less shelter.
