used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a little hesitation, however, Jack determined to land at Constantinople.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a little hesitation, however, Jack determined to land at Constantinople.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
BRUSHverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading After a little hesitation, however, Jack determined to land at Constantinople.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
characterized by great determination
From this reading After a little hesitation, however, Jack determined to land at Constantinople.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
an opposing military force
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
Gallipoli
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From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading After a little hesitation, however, Jack determined to land at Constantinople.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After a little hesitation, however, Jack determined to land at Constantinople.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After a little hesitation, however, Jack determined to land at Constantinople.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
go away from a place
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
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 He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a little hesitation, however, Jack determined to land at Constantinople.
a particular point in time
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
only a very short time before
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
Scutari
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He hesitated for a moment whether to choose the right or left bank.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BRUSH WITH THE ENEMY Two days later Jack obtained leave to go on shore.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The plateau of Scutari was covered with the tents of the British army, which were daily being added to, as scarce an hour passed without a transport coming in laden with troops.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The camps at Scutari would differ but little from those at Gallipoli, while in the Turkish capital were innumerable wonders to be investigated.
