used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
anew
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
blotchesnounUS /ˈblɑːttʃəz/
plural of “blotch” — an irregularly shaped spot
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
comrade's
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From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
Fred's
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From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
how
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From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
RABIG
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From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
reveillenounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
in the near future
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
steeledverbUS /stiːld/
past form of “steel” — get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
male cat
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
having come into contact
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Their eyes closed almost as soon as their heads touched the pillows, not to open again until reveille sounded the next morning.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
voicingnounUS /ˈvɔɪsɪŋ/
the act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were a little more subdued than usual, however, as they dressed, for there was poor Fred's empty cot and some dark red blotches on the floor to remind them of their comrade's plight and their own narrow escape.
(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 But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder how Fred's getting along," said Tom, voicing the general thought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading NICK RABIG UNDER ARREST It might have been expected that a sleepless night would have followed the raid.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the young Americans were far too healthy and their nerves were already becoming too well steeled to let the Germans, like Macbeth, "murder sleep."
