used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore he began to devise a way of escape.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
bluejackets
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From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
confined by bonds
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Therefore he began to devise a way of escape.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
an opposing military force
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Therefore he began to devise a way of escape.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
the act of departing
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore he began to devise a way of escape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
how
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From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
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 The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
mindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
NicaraguansnounUS /ˌnɪkərˈɑːɡwənz/
plural of “nicaraguan” — a native or inhabitant of Nicaragua
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
Orizabanoun
a city of east central Mexico (west of Veracruz); a popular resort
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
the act of searching for something
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he began to devise a way of escape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Under the first fire from the Americans they wavered; at the next they began to fall back and at the third they turned and fled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Therefore he began to devise a way of escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Dick and Shirley, bound as they were, nevertheless could see how the fighting progressed, while thanks to the thoughtfulness of the revolutionary leader they were out of danger themselves.
which person or people
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The Nicaraguans met the first charge of the bluejackets bravely enough, but they were now opposed to men who knew not the meaning of the word defeat, nor what it meant to retreat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But now that the day was going against the enemy, Dick feared that General Orizaba, mindful of his threat, would return to his prisoners before seeking safety in flight.
