used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
cut-off
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From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you know the order?
enquired
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From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
fire-step
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From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading No individual firing until further orders."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading No individual firing until further orders."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading No individual firing until further orders."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't you know the order?
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
Malcolm
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From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
not any; not one
From this reading No individual firing until further orders."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Don't you know the order?
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading No individual firing until further orders."
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
Selwyn
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From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
unslinging
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From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading No individual firing until further orders."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
WingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Over the Top "Wing him!" exclaimed Malcolm, unslinging his rifle, opening the cut-off, and springing upon the fire-step.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Selwyn followed his example, and with levelled rifles the two chums awaited the first sound that might betray the progress of the spy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you fellows up to?" enquired a sergeant.
