used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "The trouble is that they always go wrong," laughed Frank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He ought to have been a railroad man."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
cognounUS /kɔːɡ/
a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He seems to have a passion for that.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "The trouble is that they always go wrong," laughed Frank.
a person of German nationality
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The trouble is that they always go wrong," laughed Frank.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He seems to have a passion for that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
the act of retaining something
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "The trouble is that they always go wrong," laughed Frank.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He ought to have been a railroad man."
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
organizingverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “organize” — create (as an entity)
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He ought to have been a railroad man."
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "He seems to have a passion for that.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading He ought to have been a railroad man."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
in or at or to some place
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
time-table
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From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "The trouble is that they always go wrong," laughed Frank.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I suppose the Crown Prince is making up a new time-table," grinned Billy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE COMING DRIVE "That big German drive seems to have slipped a cog somewhere," Bart remarked to his comrades, a few days later, as they were resting after a hard morning's work at organizing the position that their division was holding.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "The trouble is that they always go wrong," laughed Frank.
