used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
in addition
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
Boisot
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From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
dykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
dykesnounUS /daɪks/
plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
fortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
Green-way
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From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
JACQUELINE
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From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
Land-scheiding
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From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
a unit of instruction
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
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 Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
not any; not one
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
and nothing more
From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
RESPONDSverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
Stout-hearted
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From this reading Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But no sooner had this been passed than he discovered to his surprise and disgust that several more dykes and fortresses stood between himself and the goal.
Three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
URGENTadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Three-quarters of a mile farther on was the "Green-way," another long dyke rising a foot above the water.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading JACQUELINE RESPONDS TO AN URGENT SUMMONS Since the great dyke had been pierced an entire week had elapsed.
but in spite of that
From this reading But the Spaniards had not yet sufficiently learned their lesson, and this barrier also was very scantily guarded.
