used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
Aisne
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From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
(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 "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
in addition
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
BARRICADEnounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading BEHIND THE BARRICADE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE BARRICADE.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
cavalrymen
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From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
one or the other of two
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
set up or found
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
the act of departing
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
and nothing more
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
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 He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
most important element
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
the force of workers available
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
motorcyclesnounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəlz/
plural of “motorcycle” — a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
and nothing more
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
by chance
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
established beyond doubt
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
raidingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
not in physical motion
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE BARRICADE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He also knew that the three fine motorcycles owned by himself and chums would be either confiscated or destroyed by the German cavalrymen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
Uhlans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Rod realized that it was a time for quick thinking, and rapid action as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
at the time that
From this reading "Such tough luck, and just when supper was going to be called, too!" groaned Josh, though possibly he did not mean to be at all humorous, but was only expressing the first natural feeling of bitter disappointment that beset him.
in or at the place that
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No matter if the raiding Uhlans proved to be only a small detachment bent on striking terror to the hearts of the French, while their main army was still retreating toward the Aisne, they would be in numbers sufficient to awe the village, where only women and boys and aged men were to be found.
