used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
(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 The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
ammunition-wagons
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From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
breastworks
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From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
Dives's
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From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
take in liquids
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
Framont
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From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
Grandfontaine
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From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
hill-side
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From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
indiscriminatelyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətliː/
in a random manner
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
knapsacks
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From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
maltreatedadjectiveUS /mælˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
MarcnounUS /mɑːrk/
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
shakos
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From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
strewingnoun
the act of scattering
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In front was Marc Dives's cannon directed down the valley, ready to fire in case of a fresh attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hill-side was covered with arms, shakos, and dead; in fact, with all the signs of a great rout.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In Grandfontaine they destroyed everything out of sheer revenge; they smashed in doors and windows, maltreated the people, demanded food and drink indiscriminately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PAINFUL SCENES The Germans, huddled together in Grandfontaine, fled in crowds in the direction of Framont, on foot and on horseback, hurrying, dragging along their ammunition-wagons, strewing the road with their knapsacks, and looking behind as though they feared to find the partisans at their heels.
people who are wounded
From this reading Their shouts and curses, the commands of their officers, the murmurs of the townsfolk, the artillery rolling over the bridge of Framont, the shrill cries of the wounded horses, were heard as a confused murmur at the breastworks.
