Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

later than; following

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

at or in the front

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading They were made aware of their parched thirst when the lads asked for water.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading They were made aware of their parched thirst when the lads asked for water.

have

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

serving as an essential component

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

close interaction

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

one or the other of two

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading They were made aware of their parched thirst when the lads asked for water.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

absolutely essential

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading They were made aware of their parched thirst when the lads asked for water.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Apparently the Germans knew that their prisoners were hungry, from having overheard their remarks immediately after their capture.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were made aware of their parched thirst when the lads asked for water.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading They were made aware of their parched thirst when the lads asked for water.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

male cat

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading JOHN BIG BEAR—SCOUT BY short stretches the Germans and their three American prisoners had been pushing forward now for nearly two hours.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading They were made aware of their parched thirst when the lads asked for water.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

at the time that

From this reading They were made aware of their parched thirst when the lads asked for water.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Huns were not in ignorance of their own danger of capture, and their progress was made with the utmost caution, the major number, with Tom, Ollie and George, forming a central party, ahead of, behind and on either side of which scouts reconnoitered constantly to avoid contact with American outposts.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Even in the silence and secrecy that was necessary in that cautious advance, the American youths had more than a taste of Hun treachery and brutality.