used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
armoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrmərd/
protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
Arrasnoun
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
BelgiansnounUS /ˈbeldʒənz/
plural of “belgian” — a native or inhabitant of Belgium
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
at any time
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
Henri
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From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
How
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From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
teamster'snounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
possessive form of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
Uhlan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Quite a promotion from the teamster’s seat of a supply wagon!
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading How the sergeant ever consented to let his charges join the crew of Belgians operating the war machine is not known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps he was not told until it was too late to object.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there they were, Billy and Henri, as large as life, out “Uhlan hunting,” as the soldiers put it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the way to Arras the boys had their first experience aboard an armored motor car, equipped with machine guns.
