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sandbar- a long raised area of sand, sometimes just below or above the surface of the water. These sometimes reach out into rivers.

sanitation-to keep an area clean, to get rid of all the waste in order to protect people's health.

scampering- to run away from the battle.

shedding- to produce, blood, the loss of many soldiers.

skirmishing- a small unplanned fight, usually away from the main fighting.

soreness- to be upset about something, to hold a grudge.

stern- to be severe or harsh in treating others.

subordinate- lower ranking officers and soldiers.

sympathy- to support or agree with something.