used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
anew
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
CossacknounUS /ˈkɔːsək/
a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
at any time
From this reading Seldom has so terrible a struggle ever been witnessed.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seldom has so terrible a struggle ever been witnessed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
maddenedadjective
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
Prussians
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From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
Seidlitz
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From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
not often
From this reading Seldom has so terrible a struggle ever been witnessed.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Seldom has so terrible a struggle ever been witnessed.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Seldom has so terrible a struggle ever been witnessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Russians, however, keeping their ranks, filling up the gaps as they were formed, and returning as best they could the fire of the Prussians, held together with sullen obstinacy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time the ammunition on both sides was exhausted, and now the struggle became hand to hand, bayonet against bayonet, butt end of musket to butt end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three battalions had been drawn from this very country and, maddened by the tales they had heard of Cossack cruelty, were not to be denied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Russian infantry being involved in the turmoil and confusion caused by the charge of Seidlitz, and the defeat of their cavalry, the Prussian infantry again pressed forward, pouring in a heavy fire and charging with the bayonet.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Seldom has so terrible a struggle ever been witnessed.
