used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
anew
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They paused for a moment to stare at one another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They paused for a moment to stare at one another.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
Boris
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From this reading "That is real war," said Boris.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Not like the skirmish here when the Cossacks came."
CossacksnounUS /ˈkɑːsæks/
plural of “cossack” — a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
From this reading "Not like the skirmish here when the Cossacks came."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They paused for a moment to stare at one another.
Fred
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From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
the act of giving
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Not like the skirmish here when the Cossacks came."
how
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From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is real war," said Boris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
Ivan
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From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Not like the skirmish here when the Cossacks came."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
a particular point in time
From this reading They paused for a moment to stare at one another.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not like the skirmish here when the Cossacks came."
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They paused for a moment to stare at one another.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading They paused for a moment to stare at one another.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "That is real war," said Boris.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is real war," said Boris.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading "Not like the skirmish here when the Cossacks came."
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They paused for a moment to stare at one another.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is real war," said Boris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "That is real war," said Boris.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "The Germans are giving way on purpose, of course, if Ivan is right--and it seems to me he must be," said Fred.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
at the time that
From this reading A DASH THROUGH THE NIGHT Both boys were startled when they reached the open air again to observe how the din of the battle to the east had increased.
