used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
cordonnounUS /ˈkɔːrdən/
a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
DunkirknounUS /ˈdʌnkərk/
a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Tired after that most exciting day, the boys prepared supper.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
set up or found
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
HEADEDadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading HEADED TOWARD HOME.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HEADED TOWARD HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
and nothing more
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Tired after that most exciting day, the boys prepared supper.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
on one occasion
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Tired after that most exciting day, the boys prepared supper.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
seaplanenoun
an airplane that can land on or take off from water
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
not in physical motion
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Tired after that most exciting day, the boys prepared supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tired after that most exciting day, the boys prepared supper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
TOWARDprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading HEADED TOWARD HOME.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once they struck better roads their progress was much faster.
at the time that
From this reading Indeed, it was not long after the close of that short February day when they managed to arrive at Dunkirk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys did not rest until every part of the seaplane had once more been stored in the hangar, which they found just as they had left it, a cordon of soldiers still guarding it.
