8th
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From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
cable-line
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From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
Commissioner'snounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
possessive form of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
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 The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
a person of German nationality
From this reading German spies were suspected of tampering with most important telegraph wires.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
of great significance or value
From this reading German spies were suspected of tampering with most important telegraph wires.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
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 Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
used to form the superlative
From this reading German spies were suspected of tampering with most important telegraph wires.
motor-bike
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From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
on one occasion
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
Patrol-Leaders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
ScoutmasternounUS /ˈskaʊtmæstər/
the leader of a troop of Scouts
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
SPIESnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading SPIES!
believed likely
From this reading German spies were suspected of tampering with most important telegraph wires.
tamperingnounUS /ˈtæmpərɪŋ/
the act of altering something secretly or improperly
From this reading German spies were suspected of tampering with most important telegraph wires.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading German spies were suspected of tampering with most important telegraph wires.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading The Commissioner’s news was that the War Office urgently called on Scouts to guard the trunk cable-line from being tapped or cut in a certain area, day and night, at once, until further orders.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four days after war was declared, on August 8th, a motor-bike dashed into the village, and from it jumped the District Commissioner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before long, he, the Scoutmaster, and three of the Patrol-Leaders were shut into the Scout Headquarters; the Cubs hung about outside, longing to know what was on.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading German spies were suspected of tampering with most important telegraph wires.
in the company of; together with
From this reading German spies were suspected of tampering with most important telegraph wires.
