used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
the state of being absent
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
barbed-wire
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From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
BochesnounUS /ˈbɑːtʃɪz/
plural of “boche” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
cannot
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From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
countenancedverbUS /ˈkaʊntənənst/
past form of “countenance” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
go away from a place
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
something that is lost
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
by chance
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
as might be expected
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
not any; not one
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
parolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
move stealthily
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
refrain from harming
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
unfrequently
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From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
except if; if not
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The officers on the other hand never leave the barbed-wire enclosure of the camps, unless on parole for walks, an arrangement countenanced by our War Office, so they have naturally greater difficulties to get over before commencing any dash for the frontier.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Consequently it not unfrequently happens that men are able to slip away into thick cover without the Boches seeing them or knowing of their absence until they count up their charges, maybe some hours later.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading MY ESCAPE FROM THE CAMP It may be wondered why it is that so few British officers have succeeded in escaping from prison camps in Germany.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The men are taken out to work in the fields and woods, and as the Germans have by no means too many men to spare, they cannot send a very large escort with them.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The Germans do not get very worried over the loss of a few private soldiers in that way, but they are very careful to prevent our officers from having too many chances of escape.
