adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
cuttersnounUS /ˈkʌtərz/
plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
dugoutsnounUS /ˈdʌɡaʊts/
plural of “dugout” — either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
grenadesnounUS /ɡrəˈneɪdz/
plural of “grenade” — a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
SilentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a risky undertaking, but one frequently accomplished by the Allies, and it often led to big results.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There were about a score in the patrol, and, to their delight, though they rather regretted it later, Tom and Jack were given positions well in front, two files removed, in fact, from the lieutenant commanding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Silently, in the darkness of their trenches, the party of which Tom and Jack were to be members, prepared to go over the top and penetrate the German front line of defense, in the hope of taking prisoners that information might be had of them.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
You'll
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From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now I suppose you all understand what you're to do,” said the lieutenant as he gathered his little party about him in one of the larger dugouts, where a flickering candle gave light.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading “You'll all provide yourselves with wire cutters, hand grenades and pistols.
