used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
(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 We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
in addition
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
bivouackingnoun
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
an opposing military force
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
divisible by two
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
moving swiftly
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
gunnerynounUS /ˈɡʌnəri/
guns collectively
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading WE HEAR STRANGE NEWS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
located inward
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
the force of workers available
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
absolutely essential
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
information about recent and important events
From this reading WE HEAR STRANGE NEWS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
come into possession of
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading WE HEAR STRANGE NEWS.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We all required rest, and it had become absolutely necessary to refresh the inner man, marching and fighting having somewhat exhausting effects on the systems of even the strongest men.
tree-shaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
Triggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had also to await the arrival of Mr. Triggs and his escort, before pushing on into the depths of the jungle.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE HEAR STRANGE NEWS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An hour later we were bivouacking on a tree-shaded plateau, not far from the outskirts of the forest of which the native guides had spoken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, the gunnery lieutenant sent out spies, with orders to try to ascertain the line of retreat taken by the flying cavalry, and to obtain any other news they could pick up regarding the whereabouts of other bodies of the enemy.
