AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
ArmynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you mean?" asked Frank in surprise.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
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 IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean?" asked Frank in surprise.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "What do you mean?" asked Frank in surprise.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading "Just what I said," he replied to Frank's query.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Just what I said," he replied to Frank's query.
Heinies
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From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Just what I said," he replied to Frank's query.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Just what I said," he replied to Frank's query.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean?" asked Frank in surprise.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
others
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From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading "Just what I said," he replied to Frank's query.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Just what I said," he replied to Frank's query.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
ruefuladjectiveUS /ˈruːfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
slatedverbUS /ˈsleɪtɪd/
past form of “slate” — designate or schedule
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "What do you mean?" asked Frank in surprise.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
TakeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Just what I said," he replied to Frank's query.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You fellows are slated to go over the mountain with a bunch of others to round up some of the guns and supplies that the Heinies have promised to surrender.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean?" asked Frank in surprise.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Corporal Wilson smiled at the perplexed and somewhat rueful faces of the four Army Boys.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CAUGHT IN A STORM "Take a good look at that flag, boys," said the corporal, with a smile, "for it may be some time before you see it again."
