used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
(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 It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
DEVASTATINGadjectiveUS /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
making light of
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
start firing a weapon
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
flaresnounUS /flerz/
plural of “flare” — a shape that spreads outward
From this reading It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
a person of German nationality
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
a small worthless amount
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
ModestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
not any; not one
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
strange-colored
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From this reading It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
a special situation
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
male cat
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading DEVASTATING FIRE Modestly enough Tom and Jack took the new honors that came to them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
(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 It was all well enough to come in and report seeing some strange-colored flares of fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, though, the French experts knew about what they were talking, and the major and the lieutenant seemed very sure of their ground.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading As a matter of fact they were in no wise sure that they had discovered the location of the German giant cannon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Tom and Jack felt that they wanted to see a thing with their own eyes before surely believing.
