used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
an opposing military force
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MORE NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading MORE NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
the force of workers available
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
information about recent and important events
From this reading MORE NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
believed likely
From this reading Like most other people he at first suspected them to be English boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
at the time that
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
which person or people
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
wideawake
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From this reading Of course, it was immediately manifest to the officer that these three wideawake lads were not of the enemy.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The ordinary soldiers carried guns, and these weapons they half raised, as though wishing to be ready for any emergency.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Three men who wore the uniforms of French soldiers, one of whom was evidently a lieutenant, looked hastily up when Rod entered the vegetable cellar, and addressed them in the words we have given.
