used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
clothing in general
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
divisible by two
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
first-aid
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From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
the act of giving
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
Hilliger
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From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
be the source of pain
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
Ingoldsby
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From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
the force of workers available
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
held or filled or in use
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
shockinglyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋli/
extremely
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But for half an hour or so the British officers and men were occupied in doing the best they could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
von
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From this reading In the circumstances, Lieutenant Ingoldsby could not have been blamed for giving Admiral von Hilliger and his nephew their liberty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So shockingly hurt were many of the Germans that it seemed almost a hopeless task to give them even ordinary first-aid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But had he foreseen what their freedom was to cost in innocent lives it is probable that he would have acted differently.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading They were short of bandages, but with true British sympathy for their unfortunate enemies, they stripped themselves of everything but their trousers, and tore up their clothes with which to bind the wounds.
