used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
(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 Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
ASSAULTnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading THE ASSAULT.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
Bois-immortel
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From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
BoynenounUS /bɔɪn/
a battle in the War of the Grand Alliance in Ireland in 1690; William III defeated the deposed James II and so ended the Catholicism that had been reintroduced in England by the Stuarts
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
cinnamonnounUS /ˈsɪnəmən/
aromatic bark used as a spice
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
clove-shrub
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From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
cutlasses
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From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
d'Epée
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From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
embrasurenoun
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
flame-colouredadjective
having the brilliant orange-red color of flames
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
Fleur
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From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
set up or found
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
grapenounUS /ɡreɪp/
any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
hand-grenades
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From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
loopholenounUS /ˈluːphoʊl/
an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
the force of workers available
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
mid-air
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From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
a particular point in time
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
musketrynoun
musketeers and their muskets collectively
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
nutmegnounUS /ˈnʌtmeɡ/
East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
parapets
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From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
pikesnounUS /paɪks/
plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
compacted by ironing
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
round-shot
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From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ASSAULT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
up to a particular time
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
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 In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Led by the captain of the _Boyne_, the active seamen, with their pikes and cutlasses, were first at the outer palisade.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In the twilight we pressed on, through bright green groves studded by brighter golden oranges; through the flame-coloured leaves of the wondrous _Bois-immortel_; through thickets of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove-shrub trees, till we found ourselves at the base of the hill of La Fleur d'Epée, the sides of which were in a moment covered by the assailants--soldiers, seamen, and marines--scrambling up, under a tremendous fire of grape and musketry, round-shot, shell, and hand-grenades.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The whole fortress seemed to be covered by flame, so incessant was the firing that flashed through every loophole and embrasure--over the stone parapets, and through the wooden palisades.
people who are wounded
From this reading Numbers of shells burst as they rose, revolving in mid-air, and their falling fragments killed and wounded several of our men; while, as they exploded elsewhere, pillars of black smoke and earth covered all the slope of the hill.
