used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
(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 Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
chocked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
fortificationnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
interstices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
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 In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
not any; not one
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
move stealthily
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
TRUCEnounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
TykenounUS /taɪk/
a native of Yorkshire
From this reading THE FLAG OF TRUCE The seamen rolled the larger boulders to the line Tyke indicated.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
except if; if not
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Facing the jungle, from which the expected attack would come, if at all, the wall was breast high; in the rear, it rose higher so that no man unless he stood fairly in the lip of the crater above, could shoot over the barrier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Hamilton himself and Drew chocked the interstices between the larger blocks with broken lava.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In two hours, and not long before sunset, the work was finished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A chance bullet might slip through into the fort, but under a rain of lead those within the fortification would be fairly well protected.
