(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 Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
AviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
case-hardenedadjective
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
moving swiftly
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading HELD IN WARSAW.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELD IN WARSAW.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
by chance
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
a human being
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
RecliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
Roque
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From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
Schneider
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From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
wageredverbUS /ˈweɪdʒərd/
past form of “wager” — stake on the outcome of an issue
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
WARSAWnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/
the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland
From this reading HELD IN WARSAW.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were case-hardened by continual contact with the war game, and too careless, perhaps, of flying lead.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading With the passing of two days, the hours in the next one seemed to move on leaden wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE din of battle had long since ceased to be an inspiration of terror with the Boy Aviators.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Reclining in the trenches, they indulged in all sorts of surmises as to the whereabouts of Roque and Schneider, wagered back and forth, one way and the other, on the proposition of whether the chief would appear in person within the allotted time or put it up to them to interpret the message in Billy's pocket.
