used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
airmennounUS /ˈermen/
plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
badly-worn
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From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He went to the door and peered cautiously down the roadway.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
DeftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
don't
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From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He went to the door and peered cautiously down the roadway.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He went to the door and peered cautiously down the roadway.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
Düren
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From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
divisible by two
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
foot-gear
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From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
Fritz
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From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went to the door and peered cautiously down the roadway.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
the force of workers available
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He went to the door and peered cautiously down the roadway.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
with speed
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading He went to the door and peered cautiously down the roadway.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Escape Deftly and quickly the men dressed in the darkness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Much practice enabled them to don their scanty clothing and badly-worn foot-gear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the door and peered cautiously down the roadway.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Fritz has got the wind up properly this time," declared the Sergeant, as the sound of scurrying feet and cries and shouts of alarm rose on the still air.
Work'snounUS /wɜːrks/
possessive form of “work” — activity directed toward making or doing something
From this reading "Work's knocked off for the rest of the night, I reckon, even if our airmen don't pay Düren a visit."
