used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
in actual fact
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
(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 The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
at any time
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
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 News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
on one occasion
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
Identical; not different.
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
cut with a saw
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
carry out
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
a special situation
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
well-deserved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading News came one day that the squadron to which they belonged was before long to be transferred to the rear for a well-deserved rest, and a new lot was to take their place.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
at the time that
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A FURIOUS BATTLE For a time it seemed that the Brighton boys were doomed to be separated, but word came to the squadron commander in some way of the manner in which they had entered the service, and he so arranged matters that they were retained in his unit.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Moreover, he saw to it that their work should so far as possible keep them in touch with each other.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The boys were speculating upon this item of news one evening after dinner, when Joe Little said: "What a fine thing it would be if one day we all went out on the same job!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you fellows ever come to think of the fact that the whole lot of us have never actually been out together once since we came to France?
