adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
AlliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
CAUGHTverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
cyclonenounUS /sɪˈkloʊn/
(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
From this reading A cyclone could not have done the work more thoroughly.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A cyclone could not have done the work more thoroughly.
entanglementsnounUS /enˈtæŋɡəlmənts/
plural of “entanglement” — an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
grenadesnounUS /ɡrəˈneɪdz/
plural of “grenade” — a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A cyclone could not have done the work more thoroughly.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A cyclone could not have done the work more thoroughly.
NAPPINGadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A cyclone could not have done the work more thoroughly.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
screechingnounUS /ˈskriːtʃɪŋ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading A cyclone could not have done the work more thoroughly.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
uprootedverbUS /əˈpruːtɪd/
past form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading CAUGHT NAPPING Nothing could stand before the terrific impact of the war tanks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These had been strengthened in every way that German cunning could invent, but they bent like straws beneath the onslaught of the gray monsters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading There was a grinding, tearing, screeching sound, as wire entanglements were uprooted.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A cyclone could not have done the work more thoroughly.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading There was no need now for further secrecy, and with a wild yell the Allied troops swarmed through the gaps, sending a deadly volley before them, supplemented by thousands of grenades.
