used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
(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 IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
barricadesnounUS /ˈbærəkeɪdz/
plural of “barricade” — a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
bedsteads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
harrows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading JULIAN HEARS SOMETHING.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
JULIANnounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading JULIAN HEARS SOMETHING.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
plowsnounUS /plaʊz/
plural of “plow” — a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading JULIAN HEARS SOMETHING.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
stovesnounUS /stoʊvz/
plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
the topmost one of two
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The vehicles had been drawn close together, and were fastened to one another by chains so that they could not be easily moved from their places.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading There were twenty wagons in the train, and of these two barricades had been made, one at the upper and the other at the lower end of the cliffs, as the guide had directed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The space between the wheels was blocked up with plows, harrows, stoves, bedsteads and chairs, thus rendering it a matter of some difficulty for any one to effect an entrance into the camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN HALF an hour the preparations for the night were all completed, and Julian surveyed the camp with a smile of satisfaction.
