used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
anew
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A second attempt, better organized, might be successful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A second attempt, better organized, might be successful.
BlockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
blockhousesnounUS /ˈblɑːkhaʊsəz/
plural of “blockhouse” — a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
Elbel's
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From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
an opposing military force
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
apart from; not including
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
go away from a place
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
the force of workers available
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
on one occasion
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading A second attempt, better organized, might be successful.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
by chance
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
picketsnounUS /ˈpɪkəts/
plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
SambanounUS /ˈsɑːmbə/
large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
cut with a saw
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second attempt, better organized, might be successful.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A second attempt, better organized, might be successful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breaking the Blockade Throughout that day Jack was on the alert in anticipation of another move on the part of the enemy.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Samba wished to go out again on a scouting mission, but Jack refused to allow him to leave the fort in daylight; perhaps in the darkness he might risk a journey once more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But Elbel's men, except the pickets, did not come within sight of the fort, and nothing was heard of them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although the attempt to fire the blockhouses had been foiled, Jack, thinking over the matter, saw that the feat would not have been impossible with the exercise of a little common sense coupled with dash.
