used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the man didn't explain that they were pirates."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
didn't
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From this reading Besides, the man didn't explain that they were pirates."
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Besides, the man didn't explain that they were pirates."
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
how
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From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
It's
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From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Besides, the man didn't explain that they were pirates."
a person who carries a message
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
a particular point in time
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
others
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From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
go across or through
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Besides, the man didn't explain that they were pirates."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
raidernounUS /ˈreɪdər/
someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
transport commercially
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
express in speech
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, the man didn't explain that they were pirates."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ATTACK Jack now explained to the others how he and his two companions had encountered the pirate forces in the forest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It's true we held the upper hand at that moment, but we were strangers in a strange land, so to speak, and we needed help.
at the time that
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So after I fired at the treacherous pirate," he concluded, "we framed up an agreement to come along with those able to walk.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The attack upon the German raider was set for the next night when a messenger from the wireless station in the woods apprised Captain Jack of the approximate hour at which the German ship would pass a certain point.
