used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
make calm or still
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading RABBIT'S FOOT FOR LUCK.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RABBIT'S FOOT FOR LUCK.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
Henri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading RABBIT'S FOOT FOR LUCK.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
engage in
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
not any; not one
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
portentnounUS /ˈpɔːrtent/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
RABBIT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RABBIT'S FOOT FOR LUCK.
repulsingverbUS /riˈpʌlsɪŋ/
-ing form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
move upward
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
Schneider
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
ten-strikenoun
a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a shot had been fired in the mentioned time, and no opportunity had been afforded the champion stone roller to make another ten-strike in repulsing attack.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
in or at the place that
From this reading FOR an hour the Russians in front of the rocky rise, where Schneider and Henri stood sentinel over the prostrate Austrian officer, had maintained an ominous silence.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Henri was not addicted to the pipe, he accepted the figure of speech, and fully agreed with his companion that the calm had sinister portent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can put it in your pipe and smoke it that this brooding over there means no good to us."
