used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
confined by bonds
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
CHANGE-O
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From this reading CHANGE-O!
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
with resolute determination
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
obtain
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
and nothing more
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
by chance
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
PRESTOadverbUS /ˈprestoʊ/
suddenly
From this reading PRESTO!
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, in pure good luck they were to add two more prisoners and thus gain some recognition from their commander; perhaps added rations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
which person or people
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
wildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading The German soldiers seemed jubilant; they had merely been set to guard a prisoner who, though firmly bound, had proved himself somewhat of the wildcat species.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT could the lads do but comply with this order?
