used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
armoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrmərd/
protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
backersnounUS /ˈbækərz/
plural of “backer” — invests in a theatrical production
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
a youthful male person
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
FlemishnounUS /ˈflemɪʃ/
an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
recurring again and again
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
a special situation
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
at the time that
From this reading When Rob made this astonishing statement his two chums suddenly realized that this must be the matter he had been on the point of explaining to them when the armored car from Antwerp came tearing along the road in their rear like a modern war chariot.
which person or people
From this reading The leader of the three Belgian soldiers, and who seemed to be a captain, looked incredulous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
showing curiosity
From this reading He repeated what Rob had said to his backers, in Flemish; and they, too, observed the scout with wondering eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is a strange thing you are telling me, boy," remarked the captain.
