used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
(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 But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
beaversnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
being one more than seven
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
excavatedverbUS /ˈekskəveɪtɪd/
past form of “excavate” — recover through digging
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
Huns
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From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
Judson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
masonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
the force of workers available
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
not any; not one
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But with all quiet a little later it must have seemed more opportune for a night attack.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
without speaking
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
stone-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
STRATEGYnounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
Tomlinson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
look attentively
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Tomlinson, a brick mason and with a head for construction generally, was given direction of the work.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading STRATEGY WITH three men on watch and eight working like beavers, silently and effectively, the two partly excavated and stone-built shelters were completed in little more than two hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
YanksnounUS /jæŋks/
plural of “yank” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading From the fact that a little noise could not be avoided and indeed was desirable, the Huns were sure that the Yanks were alert.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That such would come the squad had no doubt and, therefore, it proceeded to put young Judson’s scheme into practice.
