happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
in addition
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There was excitement in camp next morning.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
not accessible to view
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was excitement in camp next morning.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
foot-falls
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From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
GeordienounUS /ˈdʒiːərdi/
a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
guard-tents
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From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was excitement in camp next morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was excitement in camp next morning.
mufflingverbUS /ˈmʌflɪŋ/
-ing form of “muffle” — suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was excitement in camp next morning.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
on one occasion
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
plebenoun
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
rapid-running
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
shoeblack's
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From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was excitement in camp next morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Geordie was sure of that; sure also that they must have concealed themselves in the shoeblack's tent or behind the trees at the east end of his post.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was excitement in camp next morning.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading (It transpired long afterwards that he was expecting the summons.) It also brought Lieutenant Webster out of bed and into his trousers in one jump.
yearlingnounUS /ˈjɜːrlɪŋ/
a young child
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
but in spite of that
From this reading Beyond rapid-running foot-falls and certain sounds of smothered laughter among the tents, nothing had been heard by any sentry, plebe or yearling, of the assailants of Number Three, yet they must have been three or four in number.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Once clear of his muffling, his loud yell for the corporal of the guard had brought that young soldier down from the guard-tents full tilt.
