used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
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 "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With which he opened up the wireless and began repeating the call letters.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With which he opened up the wireless and began repeating the call letters.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
convergingnounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of converging (coming closer)
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Not to mention the wrecked tractor," put in Frank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
a person of German nationality
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
GOODWIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
the literary culture
From this reading With which he opened up the wireless and began repeating the call letters.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
Mackinson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
engage in
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
make reference to
From this reading "Not to mention the wrecked tractor," put in Frank.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
niftyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪfti/
very good
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not to mention the wrecked tractor," put in Frank.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading With which he opened up the wireless and began repeating the call letters.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Not to mention the wrecked tractor," put in Frank.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading With which he opened up the wireless and began repeating the call letters.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
SLIMadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
that is looked for
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
having a supporting base
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
tractornounUS /ˈtræktər/
a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications
From this reading "Not to mention the wrecked tractor," put in Frank.
trapezenounUS /trəˈpiːz/
a swing used by circus acrobats
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With which he opened up the wireless and began repeating the call letters.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And we owe them that much for that nice, nifty little night trapeze act we had to do through space on their account," added Slim.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," spoke Lieutenant Mackinson, calling them to the business of the day, "I guess we can make a report to headquarters now--and a good one, too."
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SLIM GOODWIN A PRISONER "If I had a good rifle I could 'pot' half a dozen of them from here," said Jerry the following morning as he and the rest, standing back among the trees of the mountain in which they had sought safety, watched two long, converging lines of German soldiers marching back in the direction whence they had come on the preceding day.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading With which he opened up the wireless and began repeating the call letters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With which he opened up the wireless and began repeating the call letters.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading "Not to mention the wrecked tractor," put in Frank.
