used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
(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 Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
barbedadjectiveUS /bɑːrbd/
capable of wounding
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
unvarying in nature
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
an opposing military force
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
temporary military shelter
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
for more time
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
engage in
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
and nothing more
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
motor-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
patrollingverbUS /pəˈtroʊlɪŋ/
inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
rusesnounUS /ˈruːzɪz/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
Rush'snounUS /ˈrʌʃɪz/
possessive form of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They threw a keen glance at Rush’s hut as they turned the point.
UNDERGROUNDadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading UNDERGROUND The change of camp had relieved the boys of one irksome tie.
Warrender's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no longer any need for a constant guard.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Next morning, therefore, for the first time since their arrival, all three went off together in the motor-boat, to make a trip down the river and along the coast westward.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The barbed wire, and Warrender’s patrolling of the camp, were merely ruses for the deception of the enemy.
