used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
bloodieradjectiveUS /ˈblʌdiər/
comparative of “bloody” — having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
Body-guard
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From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
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 It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
a particular point in time
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
not any; not one
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
in the near future
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
at the time that
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was in consequence of the general confusion which ensued, that many of the most guilty and cowardly were enabled to effect their escape.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Shakespeare._ After finding themselves so thoroughly vanquished at every hand, the panic-stricken rebels fled in every direction, with the utmost precipitation.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Their infantry fled into the thick adjoining woods, and thus made their way to the wide spreading prairie beyond, while their cavalry, taking advantage of a moment when the Body-guard were most busily engaged with the infantry lines, sped across an adjoining field, and were soon beyond the reach of danger.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _The Conclusion_ I have no words--my voice is in my sword.
