used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
make calm or still
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
a boy or man
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
travel across or pass over
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
Dunstan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
being one more than seven
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
half the width of an em
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
start firing a weapon
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
of the present time and place
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
not one, and not any
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
repos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
sectornounUS /ˈsektər/
a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
carry out
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the most part of the time the sector remained comparatively calm, though occasionally the big guns on both sides pounded away in a fashion that suggested the beginning of a real curtain of fire.
very small
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
precisely as stated
From this reading All of the Red Cross drivers mentioned made several trips to the field hospital, but on none of their runs did they encounter any very thrilling adventures.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
Wendell
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From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
at the time that
From this reading Don Hale had not forgotten the artillery officer's invitation to visit the battery; so when the day on which he was to be en repos rolled around he declared his intention of putting the plan into immediate execution.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BIG GUN Several days passed, during which Don, Dunstan and Chase saw duty at the outpost.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Don and the young chap from Maine were now working together on number eight, Dunstan and "Tiny" Mason having been assigned by Chief Wendell to take charge of ambulance number three.
