used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS.
(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 "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Rod's hesitation was of brief duration.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Rod's hesitation was of brief duration.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Rod's hesitation was of brief duration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
let's
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From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
Rod's
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From this reading Rod's hesitation was of brief duration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Josh in particular seemed to look upon this chance to see some more of the fighting taking place between the hostile armies as arranged especially to suit his fancy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rod's hesitation was of brief duration.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
what's
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From this reading "All right, then," said Rod finally, "let's see what's to be done.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He saw that both his comrades were fairly wild to go.
