used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
bombingnounUS /ˈbɑːmɪŋ/
an attack by dropping bombs
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
a message received and understood
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
most important element
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
as might be expected
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
numericallyadverbUS /nuːˈmerɪkli/
in number; with regard to numbers
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
raidingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
that's
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From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first kind of patrol I mentioned--observation--is part and parcel of our everyday routine in the firing line.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This kind goes out every night, and often several times during the night, from every Company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its main objective is observation: to get any information it can about the doings of the Hun, and to guard our line against surprise moves of any sort.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
under normal conditions
From this reading But it differs from a bombing or raiding patrol in that it does not go out for the purpose of fighting, and as a rule is not strong, numerically; usually not more than about half a dozen in the party.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But, though that's its main object, it does not go unarmed, of course, and, naturally, will not refuse a scrap if the chance comes.
