used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
Allison
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From this reading Allison said, amused.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Allison said, amused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading "Suspicious chaps, what?"
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
FIRINGnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
on one occasion
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
SQUADnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
SuspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading "Suspicious chaps, what?"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
hard to endure
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every once in a while they shot glances at the boys as though fearing they were trying to hear what was being said.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The two Italian prisoners looked them over without interest, then went back to their own talk, which they were carrying on in whispers.
YanksnounUS /jæŋks/
plural of “yank” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading FIRING SQUAD The three Yanks seated themselves on a rough bench in their cell.
