used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
BARRAGEnounUS /bərˈɑːʒ/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
being one more than seven
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
emptiesnounUS /ˈemptiz/
plural of “empty” — a container that has been emptied
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
start firing a weapon
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
flounderedverbUS /ˈflaʊndərd/
past form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
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 BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
engage in
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
not any; not one
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
the possibility of future success
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
ResponsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
road-bed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
move hurridly
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
stalledverbUS /stɔːld/
past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
not in physical motion
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope to goodness no more adventures are in store for me to-night," he thought, grimly.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
transportsnounUS /trænˈspɔːrts/
plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
precisely as stated
From this reading BARRAGE FIRE Don Hale certainly had a very unpleasant prospect before him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "empties" were still stalled, but the transports in advance had gone on their way; and for this Don felt very thankful, as it enabled him to make better speed.
in or at the place that
From this reading Reaching the scene of the catastrophe, the car bumped and floundered heavily over places where the explosion had torn up the road-bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Responsibility shared is that much lessened; but, bravely holding his feelings in check, he guided Number Eight with a firm hand.
