adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
breachingverbUS /ˈbriːtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “breach” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
CAGEnounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
DEATHnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
faggots
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From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
Ithobal
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From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
laddersnounUS /ˈlædərz/
plural of “ladder” — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
pitfallnounUS /ˈpɪtfɔːl/
an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
spear-points
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From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
treesnounUS /triːz/
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 These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE CAGE OF DEATH An hour later the attack commenced at chosen points of the double wall, one of them being the southern gate.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
wherewith
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From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the most part, they were unarmed, and protected only by their burdens, which they held before them as shields, and by the arrows of the warriors of Ithobal.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In front of the advancing columns of savages were driven vast numbers of slaves, many of whom had been captured, or had surrendered in the outer town.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading These men were laden with faggots to fill the ditch, rude ladders wherewith to scale the walls, and heavy trunks of trees to be used in breaching them.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading But these did little harm to the defenders, who were hidden behind the walls, whereas the shafts of the garrison, rained on them from above, killed or wounded the slaves by scores, who, poor creatures, when they turned to fly, were driven onward by the spear-points of the savages, to be slain in heaps like game in a pitfall.
