AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
armoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrmərd/
protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hal gave the prearranged signal.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
Hal
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From this reading Hal gave the prearranged signal.
high-poweredadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈpaʊərd/
vigorously energetic or forceful
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
LIBERTYnounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
motor-cars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
prearrangedverbUS /ˌpriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “prearrange” — arrange beforehand
From this reading Hal gave the prearranged signal.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Hal gave the prearranged signal.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
SwiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Swiftly the high-powered armored motor-cars rushed on, drawing closer and closer to the solid ranks of the enemy.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The other cars increased their speed and drew up to him, two on either side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Not expecting trouble from within their own lines, the Germans were not on the lookout for this spectacular dash, and so were caught unprepared.
