adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
dashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A hundred yards farther on the three saw signs of excitement in the Austrian ranks, now visible in the distance.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A hundred yards farther on the three saw signs of excitement in the Austrian ranks, now visible in the distance.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading A hundred yards farther on the three saw signs of excitement in the Austrian ranks, now visible in the distance.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
ItaliansnounUS /ˌɪˈtæljənz/
plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
LINESnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
mountsnounUS /maʊnts/
plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A hundred yards farther on the three saw signs of excitement in the Austrian ranks, now visible in the distance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A hundred yards farther on the three saw signs of excitement in the Austrian ranks, now visible in the distance.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
RevolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
sallied
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From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading A hundred yards farther on the three saw signs of excitement in the Austrian ranks, now visible in the distance.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A hundred yards farther on the three saw signs of excitement in the Austrian ranks, now visible in the distance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A moment and a troop sallied forth to protect the flight of the apparent fugitives, and to drive back the Italians.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading A hundred yards farther on the three saw signs of excitement in the Austrian ranks, now visible in the distance.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Revolvers clasped tightly in both hands, the reins hanging loose on their horses' necks, while they guided the animals by the pressure of the knees, the friends dashed forward toward the Austrian lines, probably three miles ahead.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
WITHINprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When they had gone some two hundred yards, there came behind them, with loud shouts, a squadron of Italian cavalry, firing as they urged their mounts on.
