used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
(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 From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
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From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
and nothing more
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading From the redoubts the faces of the four walls and all of the hillside were commanded by the two machine guns.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
PingverbUS /pɪŋ/
hit with a pinging noise
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
Pourmont
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From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
rectanglenounUS /ˈrektæŋɡəl/
a parallelogram with four right angles
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
redoubts
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From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
sand-bags
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From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
siftingnounUS /ˈsɪftɪŋ/
the act of separating grain from chaff
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
in a swift manner
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
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 A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
walled-in
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From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
plural of “wall” — 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 Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such lumber and bricks as were of any value he had brought into the compound, using them to build two small redoubts at opposite comers of the walled-in rectangle and to increase the number of firing positions along the walls.
a Caucasian
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A wall of bricks and sand-bags was built up just within the compound gate so that the gate could be opened without exposing the interior to outside eyes or weapons.
withstandingverbUS /wɪθˈstændɪŋ/
-ing form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
YangnounUS /jæŋ/
the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
From this reading MEANTIME, M. Pourmont, at Ping Yang, was calling in his white assistants and sifting out the trustworthy among his native employees in preparation for withstanding a siege.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He had swiftly carried out his plan of destroying the native huts that stood within a hundred yards of his compound.
