used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Here he stood for a brief time, listening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
DOANE
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From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he stood for a brief time, listening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
the act of departing
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he stood for a brief time, listening.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he stood for a brief time, listening.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
ten 10s
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
and nothing more
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Here he stood for a brief time, listening.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
purposed
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From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Here he stood for a brief time, listening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
thinnestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪnɪst/
superlative of “thin” — of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here he stood for a brief time, listening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had allowed two hours for the journey through the lines, but it consumed nearly four.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He purposed going out through the lines as he had come in through them, by crawling, hiding, feeling his way foot by foot.
in or at the place that
From this reading The line was thinnest in front of the rifle pits, and just to the left where the upper machine gun commanded a defile.
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 DOANE walked, carelessly erect, to a knoll something less than a hundred yards northeast of the compound and off to the left of the ride pits.
