Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

destruction by annihilating something

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

cause to be bored

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

brought into existence

From this reading Hector O'Brien was born in the deeps of a Congo forest.

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From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading Hector O'Brien was born in the deeps of a Congo forest.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

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From this reading Hector O'Brien was born in the deeps of a Congo forest.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

having the place or position changed

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

(used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Hector O'Brien was born in the deeps of a Congo forest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Hector O'Brien was born in the deeps of a Congo forest.

quickly aroused to anger

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

immediately past

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

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From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

Irish writer (born in 1932)

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

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From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

above and across; more than

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

delivered from danger

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

a person, without saying who

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There is the dog of the Middlesex regiment, who always bit staff-officers and was fourteen times condemned to death by elderly and irascible colonels, and fourteen times rescued by his devoted comrades.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A REPRISAL RAID There are certain animals famous to every member of the British Expeditionary Force.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading There is the Canadians' tame chicken, who sat waiting for nine-inch shells to fall, and then scratched over the ground they had disturbed; and there is last, but not least, that famous mascot of General Hospital One-Three-One, Hector O'Brien.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.

which person or people

From this reading There is a Welsh regiment's goat which ate up the plan of attack issued by a brigadier-general, who bore a striking resemblance to somebody who was not Napoleon, thus saving the Welsh regiment from annihilation and reproach.