used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
Amiens
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From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/
plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
divisible by two
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
and nothing more
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
reveillenounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
cut with a saw
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
express in speech
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already the camp was stirring; even as they watched the soldiers were all about.
at the time that
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
a Caucasian
From this reading Not far away, in a small park, one of those for which the city of Amiens is famous, they saw an array of white tents that they had not seen the night before when they had gone to bed.
which person or people
From this reading And early as it was, they saw a scout ride up on a bicycle, speak to the sentry who challenged him, and wait.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Together they sprang from bed, raced to the window, wide open as it had been all night, and looked out.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIRST DUTY Morning brought awakening to the two friends with the sounding of reveille from bugles, seemingly just outside their window.
