AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIT OF UNWRITTEN HISTORY.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
BITnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A BIT OF UNWRITTEN HISTORY.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading "To General Tromp's command," said General Joffre briefly.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "To General Tromp's command," said General Joffre briefly.
commander-in-chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
Emil
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From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
Hal
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From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
HISTORYnounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A BIT OF UNWRITTEN HISTORY.
how
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From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
HurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Hurry!"
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
Joffrenoun
French field marshal who commanded the Allied armies in France during World War II (1852-1931)
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIT OF UNWRITTEN HISTORY.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "To General Tromp's command," said General Joffre briefly.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
traitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
Tromp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
Tromp's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To General Tromp's command," said General Joffre briefly.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
UNWRITTENadjectiveUS /ənˈrɪtən/
based on custom rather than documentation
From this reading A BIT OF UNWRITTEN HISTORY.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Hal and Chester followed General Joffre from his tent without a word and entered his car behind him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So this is how it transpired that Hal and Chester, two American boys, happened to be present at an interview between the commander-in-chief of the French army and General Emil Tromp, an incident that has never been told, and never will find its way into history; an interview between a gallant French officer and another who, were his actions known, would be likened to the greatest of American traitors--Benedict Arnold.
