used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This took a considerable time.
having companions or an escort
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hole was charged and tamped, and the fuse inserted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fuse had been cut so that an inch of it projected outside the hole.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The hole was charged and tamped, and the fuse inserted.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This took a considerable time.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The fuse had been cut so that an inch of it projected outside the hole.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
an opening into or through something
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The fuse had been cut so that an inch of it projected outside the hole.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading The hole was charged and tamped, and the fuse inserted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fuse had been cut so that an inch of it projected outside the hole.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
Meinik
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The fuse had been cut so that an inch of it projected outside the hole.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The fuse had been cut so that an inch of it projected outside the hole.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fuse had been cut so that an inch of it projected outside the hole.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
not in physical motion
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
tamped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hole was charged and tamped, and the fuse inserted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This took a considerable time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This took a considerable time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This took a considerable time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hole was charged and tamped, and the fuse inserted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
at the time that
From this reading That evening, when the hole had got to the proper depth, Stanley, having prepared his fuse, went up with twenty cartridges in his pocket, accompanied by Meinik.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every day, since the siege had begun, the defenders had fired an occasional shot at the stockade; not with any idea of doing any damage, but in order that the assailants should know that they were still in the cavern.
