AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE.
(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 Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
divisible by two
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
the force of workers available
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
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 Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
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From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the battle was ended, the rebels still poured storms of shot and shell into the retreating, panic-stricken host.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
male cat
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
troddenverbUS /ˈtrɑːdən/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
in or at the place that
From this reading Tom did not know where to go, for there were panic and death on all sides of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom Somers floated with the tide of humanity that was setting away from the scene of disaster and defeat.
people who are wounded
From this reading The panic that prevailed was even more fearful than the battle, for wounded and dying men were mercilessly trodden down by the feet of the horses, and run over by the wheels of the cannon and the baggage wagons.
