used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
one or the other of two
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
the act of departing
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His nerves were keyed to a high tension.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No other sign of human life reached him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His nerves were keyed to a high tension.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading No other sign of human life reached him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
keyedadjectiveUS /kiːd/
fitted with or secured by a key
From this reading His nerves were keyed to a high tension.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
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 AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading His nerves were keyed to a high tension.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
not any; not one
From this reading No other sign of human life reached him.
no person; not anyone
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No other sign of human life reached him.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading After he had eaten, nobody came near the prisoner for hours.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No other sign of human life reached him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading No other sign of human life reached him.
squattingnounUS /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
express in words
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading His nerves were keyed to a high tension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His nerves were keyed to a high tension.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
which person or people
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Through the barred window he could see a sentry pacing up and down or squatting in the shade of the deserted building opposite.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
Yeager
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From this reading AS LONG AS LIFE Breakfast was served to Yeager next morning by a guard who either knew nothing or would tell nothing of what was going on in the camp.
