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From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
AEgeanadjectiveUS /ɪˈdʒiːən/
of or relating to or characteristic of the prehistoric Aegean civilization
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
anchorite's
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From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
apertures
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From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
dug-out
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From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
frontagenounUS /ˈfrʌntɪdʒ/
the extent of land abutting on a street or water
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
Fusiliernoun
(formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
inconceivablyadverb
to an inconceivable degree
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
JerichonounUS /ˈdʒerɪkoʊ/
a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
sand-bag
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From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
sand-bags
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From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
SecnounUS /sek/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
SHOCKSnounUS /ʃɑːks/
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, the walls of my new home so far resembled the walls of Jericho that it only required a shout to bring them down upon the floor.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ATMOSPHERE OF SHOCKS AND SUDDEN DEATH Sec.1 One evening, three days later, I was sitting, inconceivably bored, in my new dug-out on the notorious Fusilier Bluff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
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 In the sand-bag front were two apertures, called the door and the window, which overlooked the AEgean Sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This dug-out was a recess, hewn in damp, crumbling soil, with a frontage built of sand-bags.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Its size was that of an anchorite's cell, and any abnormal movement or extra loud noise within it brought the stones and earth in showers down the walls.
