used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
DUDnounUS /dʌd/
someone who is unsuccessful
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
a person of German nationality
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
the act of departing
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
it's
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From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
and nothing more
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
not any; not one
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
done under pressure
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
get by special effort
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it was noticeable that not so many of the people rushed for a secure hiding place as had done so at first.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
They're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
male cat
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
(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 "No. Though it's just as well to be a bit cautious, I think.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
at the time that
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They're not so afraid of the big gun as they were," observed Jack, as he hurried along with his chum.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading THE "DUD" Much the same sort of scene was going on in the streets of Paris as Tom and Jack had witnessed when first the populace realized that they were under fire from a mysterious German cannon.
ZeppelinnounUS /ˈzepɪlɪn/
German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
From this reading There was the initial alarm--the warnings sounded by the police and soldiers, warnings which were different from those indicating a Zeppelin or aircraft raid, and then the hurry for cover.
