used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
(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 A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "That's what it did, my boy," answered the officer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
a youthful male person
From this reading "That's what it did, my boy," answered the officer.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
one or the other of two
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
else
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From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
come to pass
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That's what it did, my boy," answered the officer.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That's what it did, my boy," answered the officer.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "That's what it did, my boy," answered the officer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
PATROLnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
cut with a saw
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
moving very fast
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, somehow or other, Bob Baker seemed more fascinated than either of his chums, and, indeed, more than any other member of that particular relief squad.
That's
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From this reading "That's what it did, my boy," answered the officer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Did a Hun bullet do that?" asked Bob, as he picked up the head protector and looked at the hole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what it did, my boy," answered the officer.
which person or people
From this reading A NIGHT PATROL Every one who saw the heavy steel hat so neatly pierced by the swift bullet was impressed by the object lesson, as the lieutenant had intended all of them should be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And that's what will happen to you, or any one else, if you stick your head up above the trench."
